PT Licensing & Training Specialist

THOMPSON Child & Family Focus

Licensing and Training Specialist for foster parents in the Foster Care Department at Thompson. Responsible for recruitment, training, and compliance of foster parents in South Carolina.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45,000 - $47,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Ensure foster parents training remains in compliance
Provide at least quarterly supervision/assessment
Maintain audit ready files
Work in cooperation with foster care coordinator
Public speaking and marketing to recruit families

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
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
Extensive background check is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mileage Reimbursement
iPhone and Laptop provided
Multiple opportunities for growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

pre-service trainingassessment and evaluationlicensing documentationcompliance trainingsupervisionaudit readiness

Soft Skills

public speakingmarketingcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in social workQualified Professional in South Carolinavalid Driver’s License