Program Director - Family Services & Housing Programs

Spirit League; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Transition House seeks a seasoned Program Director to oversee all aspects of case management and career development services for families in our shelter and housing programs.

The role requires confident, trauma-informed leadership and collaboration with shelter operations, education, and children’s programs to advance the agency’s goals. A bachelor’s degree and five years of leadership experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of leadership in social services or homeless services.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing programs.
• Experience managing residential programs for families is strongly preferred.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff management and development for a 5-6 member team.
• Design, monitor, and improve case management policies and services.
• Lead weekly case presentations and ensure progress on plans.
• Provide crisis management support and de-escalation as needed.
• Maintain data integrity and use electronic systems for reporting.
• Engage with community partners and represent Transition House in coalitions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on agency-wide planning.

Skills

Staff management

Trauma-informed care

Two-generation approaches

Bilingual English/Spanish (bonus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Job description

Transition House seeks a seasoned Program Director to oversee all aspects of case management and career development services for families in our shelter and housing programs.

The role requires confident, trauma-informed leadership and collaboration with shelter operations, education, and children’s programs to advance the agency’s goals. A bachelor’s degree and five years of leadership experience are expected.