PT Licensing & Training Specialist at Thompson Child & Family Focus

Columbia, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

47000.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Foster care licensing, Training facilitation, Recruitment, Case management, Documentation, Public speaking, Marketing, Customer service, Microsoft Office Suite, Written communication, Oral communication, Trauma-informed care, Compliance monitoring, Assessment, Crisis intervention

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity. What will you do as a Licensing and Training Specialist? As a Licensing and Training Specialist in the Foster Care Department, you will Recruit, Train, and licensing 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 and submit all licensing documentation to the state as well as required agency documents. Once licensed, ensure foster parents training remains in compliance, provide at least quarterly supervision/assessment, maintain audit ready files, work in cooperation with foster care coordinator to provide the comprehensive support to help a foster parent maintain placement of children in their homes. Public speaking and marketing to recruit families. A typical day as a Licensing and Training Specialist will include typical work hours 8-5, however, flexibility is a must to be able to meet with foster parents or marketing – occasional evenings or weekends. Excellent customer service response, assisting in locating placements for children, work both independently and with a team to ensure safe placement of children, maintain documentation requirements. What does this position offer? Starting Pay Range: $45-$47k annually Fantastic Full-time benefits… Mileage Reimbursement iPhone and Laptop provided Multiple opportunities for growth Requirements Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: Education requirement for this individual contributor role is: 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 and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program(s) you lead (Meets criteria as a Qualified Professional in South Carolina.) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills. All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required. You’re the right fit for the Licensing and Training Specialist position if… You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities! Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E-Verify. #TCFFJOBS

Responsibilities

The Licensing and Training Specialist is responsible for recruiting, training, and licensing foster parents while ensuring ongoing compliance with state and agency policies. They also provide quarterly supervision, maintain audit-ready files, and collaborate with the team to support safe child placements.