Licensing and Compliance Coordinator - Bridging Programs

Crossnore • Asheville, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Bridging Programs Licensing and Compliance Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring Bridge Parents and Bridging Programs staff have the training, support, and resources they need to provide safe, high-quality care to children and families. You’ll oversee Bridge Parent (foster parent) licensing and relicensing across regions, coordinate ongoing training and quality assurance efforts, and help ensure program practices meet state licensing, accreditation, and regulatory standards. Through strong organization, collaboration, and attention to detail, you’ll help strengthen program compliance, support continuous improvement, and contribute to an environment where youth, families, and caregivers can thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a related field required.
• 3+ years experience in working with children and families required.
• Experience with audit preparation and maintaining compliance with licensing or accreditation standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Sound judgment, discretion, adaptability, and commitment to confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in foster care, licensing, compliance, or child welfare services preferred.
• Prior experience in teaching, training, or facilitation, particularly with adult learners.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• NTDC (National Training and Development Curriculum) certification preferred.
• Person Centered Plan training preferred.
• NC State Adoptions training preferred.
• Strong training, facilitation, and communication skills, particularly with adult learners
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining accurate documentation
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with staff, families, leadership, and external partners
• Knowledge of child welfare systems, licensing, compliance, quality assurance, or accreditation standards
• Passion for supporting children, families, caregivers, and diverse communities, with a commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead Bridge Parent (foster parent) licensing, relicensing, and required training across regions
• Serve as the primary liaison with NC State Licensing regarding Bridge Parent licensing and compliance requirements
• Conduct required pre-service home visits and ensure licensing documentation and files remain accurate and up to date
• Coordinate and facilitate ongoing in-service training and professional development for Bridge Parents and staff
• Coordinate internal file reviews and support preparation for state, accreditation, and other external audits
• Identify compliance gaps and collaborate with program leadership to address discrepancies, corrective actions, and training needs
• Support the development and revision of policies, procedures, forms, and workflows to maintain compliance and program effectiveness
• Promote quality improvement, model fidelity, and adherence to licensing, accreditation, regulatory, and contractual standards

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Critical Illness and Accident Coverage Options
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 401k with Employer Match (up to 6%)
• Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
• Ongoing Training
• 20 Days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level