Program Manager - MSW

Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,520 - 80,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Sangre de Cristo Community Care seeks a visionary leader to champion bereavement and volunteer services while overseeing our Dementia Care Program as part of CMS’s GUIDE Model. You will guide program development, mentor teams, and expand services for vulnerable communities.

The role requires an MSW with leadership experience in healthcare or aging services, and a passion for building programs from the ground up to create lasting community impact.

Qualifications

• MSW required; LCSW strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in program management and development.
• Strong understanding of dementia care and caregiver support.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead bereavement services with compassionate, evidence-based care.
• Oversee volunteer program recruitment, training and engagement.
• Lead dementia care program leadership under the GUIDE Model.
• Develop, evaluate and expand programs based on community needs.
• Inspire cross-functional teams and mentor staff and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Healthcare leadership

Dementia care

Caregiver support

Communication

Education

Master’s in Social Work (MSW)

LCSW preferred

Job description

Sangre de Cristo Community Care is dedicated to compassionate care and innovative programming for patients and families across southern Colorado. We are seeking a visionary leader to champion two cornerstone programs ,our bereavement and volunteer services ,while overseeing our Dementia Care Program, part of CMS’s GUIDE Model to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a rare leader, equal parts compassionate clinician, skilled program manager and innovative builder. This role offers the chance to honor tradition while creating something entirely new, helping us expand our reach and impact for some of our most vulnerable communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Bereavement Services: Lead our grief support programming, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals and families.
• Volunteer Program Oversight: Recruit, train, and inspire a network of volunteers, creating a culture of service and engagement.
• Dementia Care Program Leadership: Implement and grow our GUIDE Model initiative, collaborating with internal teams, external partners and community stakeholders.
• Program Development & Expansion: Evaluate needs, develop resources, track outcomes and adjust strategies for ongoing growth.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Inspire cross-functional teams, mentor staff and volunteers and champion our mission in the community.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary — starting at $72,800 annually
• Mileage reimbursement: 62.5¢ per mile
• Two medical plans + dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with $1,000–$2,000 employer funding
• All benefits active the 1st of the month after hire
• Generous PTO — up to 19 days in the first 2 years
• 6 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match, 100% vested immediately
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Free roadside assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-demand pay
• Career & logo wear provided

Why Join Us

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families facing some of their most vulnerable moments. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care, dignity, and community support

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work (MSW) required; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in program management and development, ideally in healthcare, hospice or aging services.
• Strong understanding of dementia care, caregiver support and bereavement best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and strategic thinking skills.
• Passion for building programs from the ground up and scaling them for community impact.