Program Director, Licensing​/Foster Care

About Thompson

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee and Kentucky. Our continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. Programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based, focusing on building resilience in clients (ages 0‑18) and families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

We are looking for a strategic leader to oversee licensing, training, and foster care programs, ensuring compliance, culture, and outcomes.

• Monitor data on census, referrals, productivity, and finances; take necessary action.
• Establish a trauma‑informed culture and model best clinical practices.
• Prioritize self‑care and wellness of direct care staff.
• Collaborate with leaders to ensure programs under their chain achieve targeted outcomes and financial success.
• Oversee long‑term planning and strategy for licensing, training, and foster care.
• Communicate and set climate with staff.
• Ensure programs have sufficient resources to succeed.
• Select, coach, assess, and develop staff.
• Contribute to organizational design and structure decisions.
• Build relationships internally and externally for organizational benefit.
• Develop and cultivate new business opportunities for short‑ and long‑term benefits.
• Align direct reports’ objectives with overall business strategy.
• Provide continual coaching and development for staff.
• Use performance assessments constructively to improve performance.
• Balance task and resources among teams.
• Coordinate foster parent events and local recruitment events.
• Maintain program licensure as a Child Placing Agency (CPA).

• Starting pay range: $60–75k annually.
• Full‑time benefits.
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) in first year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) match.
• Education reimbursement.
• Referral bonus.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.
• Paid time off for volunteer community service.
• Free EAP services.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles.
• Multiple opportunities for growth.

• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Meet credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as they pertain to the program(s) led.
• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Position is hybrid/remote within South Carolina only.
• 3 years of successful leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in licensing/training and/or foster care leadership.
• Capacity and coachability for future growth and development as a leader.

• Passion for growing and developing staff.
• Committed to making a meaningful impact on lives of others.
• Values Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

Salary: $60–75k annually.

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.