Licensing & Training Specialist, Foster Care

THOMPSON Child & Family Focus

. Recruit, train, and license foster parents .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeWinston-Salem • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $42,000 - $46,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruiting, training, and licensing foster parents while ensuring compliance with state and agency policies. Proficient in conducting assessments, maintaining documentation, and providing support to families in the foster care system.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Social WorkQualified Professional In North CarolinaFoster Parent LicensingMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyPublic Speaking

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Hard Skills

Foster Parent TrainingAssessment And EvaluationLicensing DocumentationCompliance ManagementChild Placement Assistance

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Foster CareYouth And Adolescents SupportWinston-SalemGreensboroBackground Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, train, and license foster parents
Provide pre-service training for potential foster parents
Assess and evaluate potential foster parents based on state and agency policy
Guide potential parents through the licensing process
Submit licensing documentation to the state and required agency documents
Ensure foster parent training remains in compliance after licensing
Provide at least quarterly supervision and assessment
Maintain audit-ready files and documentation
Cooperate with the foster care coordinator to provide comprehensive support and help foster parents maintain child placements
Conduct public speaking and marketing to recruit families
Assist in locating placements for children
Work independently and with a team to ensure safe placement of children
Work typical hours of 8–5 with flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field
A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program(s) you lead
Meets criteria as a Qualified Professional in North Carolina
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must pass a drug screening test
Extensive background check is required
Passion for working with youth & adolescents
Availability for occasional evenings or weekends
Support Families in the Winston-Salem and Greensboro, NC area

Benefits

Comp & perks

3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year
10 paid holidays
Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
401K Match
Education Reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
Paid time off for volunteering in the community
Free EAP services
Mileage Reimbursement
iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
Multiple opportunities for growth