Licensed Clinical Social Worker; LCSW - Program Director; CSC Southwest Colorado

Program Director – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Part-time – 20‑24 hours per week (negotiable)

Location: Durango, Colorado

Organization: Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: $30‑$37 per hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Professional Development, holidays, sick leave, PTO, FMLA

Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado (CSC Southwest Colorado) seeks a part‑time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to serve as our Program Director. The role supports people affected by cancer and builds relationships with our local community and healthcare organizations. Working with the Executive Director, the Program Director will develop, implement, and manage all clinical programs, supervise facilitators, provide direct services, and engage in community outreach.

The role ensures that all programs align with Cancer Support Community guidelines and effectively use the skills of staff, volunteers, and interns.

• Develop, implement, and manage innovative psychosocial programs, including group support groups, educational programs, social events, and healthy lifestyle activities.
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, and supervise program facilitators and adjunct instructors, ensuring all program staff adhere to CSC policies and program guidelines.
• Utilize clinical skills to implement distress screenings and orientation of participants.
• Oversee and coordinate coverage for all in‑person and virtual support groups, workshops, and events.
• Be available to address program‑related inquiries and issues from staff, participants, and external agencies as needed.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to create quarterly reports to send to CSC Headquarters and to our local Board of Directors. Evaluate program effectiveness based on quarterly data and metrics and adjust accordingly.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, conduct an annual review of CSC Southwest Colorado’s strategic plan and goals, including an evaluation of the psycho‑oncology services provided to cancer patients and their families in Southwest Colorado.
• Provide program metrics and data to support grant development and implementation.

• Present to health care professionals and community groups as opportunities arise.
• Oversee our Professional Medical Advisory Board.
• Participate in supplemental fundraising efforts as necessary.
• Develop content for our program calendar.
• Maintain an inventory of program materials and community resource information.

• Manage program staff and facilitators according to CSC Southwest Colorado’s policies.
• Recruit and connect staff with CSC resources.
• Maintain a cohesive, respectful team environment.
• Attract and motivate highly skilled staff.
• Support staff career development and professional growth.
• Ensure programs are in alignment with CSC’s standards and policies.
• Oversee and orient workshop presenters and instructors, ensuring quality and adherence to CSC’s standards and policies.
• Engage with Program Directors from other network partners to share best practices and support.

• Function as a liaison to referral sources, media, and other key stakeholders.
• Promote CSC Southwest Colorado as a leader in cancer wellness and support through initiative‑taking outreach and marketing to relevant organizations and nonprofits.
• Ensure CSC Southwest Colorado’s mission and services are consistently portrayed in a positive and forward‑thinking manner.

• Licensed master’s prepared social worker, having documentation of licensure in Colorado, which is required upon hire and at each renewal period.
• Possess three years of strong clinical skills, including support group experience and the ability to work with issues surrounding chronic and life‑threatening illness.
• Effective time management and leadership skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinker and cross‑functional collaborator.
• Solid computer proficiency – experience with MS Office and its Apps, including data management.
• Can maintain strict confidentiality,…