Program Director

Hearts Aligned Inc. is dedicated to supporting families with critically ill children in Santa Barbara County. Established in 2021, the organization provides financial and personal assistance to families navigating the challenges of childhood illnesses, fostering a caring and empowering community.

Role Description

Hearts Aligned Inc. is seeking a mission‑driven Program Director to lead and expand our family‑centered programs designed to support those caring for critically ill children. The Program Director will oversee program strategy, delivery, staff development, and community partnerships, ensuring every initiative meets the needs of the families we serve with empathy, excellence, and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include managing budgets, supervising program staff, setting and monitoring goals, maintaining relationships with community partners, and ensuring program alignment with the organization's mission and vision. Additionally, the Program Director will assess community needs and identify innovative approaches to enhance program impact.

• Design, manage, and evaluate programs that directly serve families caring for critically ill children.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop strategic program goals, aligned with Hearts Aligned’s mission and the evolving needs of the families we serve.
• Provide leadership and day‑to‑day supervision of case managers, including training, mentorship, and performance management.
• Cultivate relationships with hospitals, healthcare providers, social workers, and community partners to strengthen program reach and impact.
• Oversee program budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and compliance with funding requirements.
• Lead program monitoring, data collection, and evaluation to ensure continuous improvement and transparent reporting.
• Identify opportunities for new initiatives, partnerships, and services that fill gaps for families facing medical crises.
• Provide case management services.
• Connect families to other complementary resources.
• Maintain case records, write clinical notes, and collaborate on program evaluation.
• Lead family support groups in North and South Counties.
• Represent Hearts Aligned Inc. in community partnerships, advocacy efforts, events, and public speaking engagements as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Masters of Social Work, or LMFT – preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in nonprofit program leadership, with a focus on family services, healthcare support, or crisis intervention.
• Deep understanding of the emotional, financial, and social challenges faced by families of critically ill children.
• Proven track record in program development, staff supervision, and partnership cultivation.
• Experience with Salesforce or other nonprofit client management preferred.
• Compassionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Hearts Aligned Inc.: empathy, integrity, collaboration, and hope.
• Must be bilingual (Spanish).
• Travel required throughout Santa Barbara County.

Compensation

$90,000 – $105,000 annually DOE, full‑time. Healthcare benefits, vacation (after 90 days of employment), holiday pay, and sick leave.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your passion for supporting families of critically ill children and your relevant leadership experience to .

Any applicant offered employment will be required to undergo a Background Check including fingerprinting.

Location

Santa Barbara with travel throughout the entire Santa Barbara County.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hearts Aligned Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable State or Federal Civil Rights laws.