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The Day Program Director will ensure proper standards and regulations are adhered to as set forth by the funding sources and also work to ensure programs meet the quality standards and provide value ...

The Day Program Director will ensure proper standards and regulations are adhered to as set forth by the funding sources and also work to ensure programs meet the quality standards and provide value ...

We are currently seeking a full-time Day Program Director for our Life Choices program in Wakefield, MA. This position provides leadership and guidance to Life Choices which promotes and maximizes ...

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Oversees the daily operations of the day program, ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging ... Director VIII. Other duties as required REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor's degree in human ...

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How much do day program director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for day program director in the United States is $78,196.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Program Director vs Day Program Coordinator?

AspectDay Program DirectorDay Program Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees program operations, staff management, and strategic planningAssists with daily activities, coordinates schedules, and supports program staff
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree and management experienceOften requires a bachelor's degree or related experience
Work EnvironmentLeads a team in a community or healthcare settingSupports daily program activities in similar settings

The Day Program Director focuses on overall program management and leadership, while the Day Program Coordinator handles daily operations and supports staff. Both roles require relevant credentials and work in similar environments, but the director has broader responsibilities for strategic planning and staff oversight.

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Infographic showing various Day Program Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,196 per year, or $37.6 per hour.
Day Program Director

Day Program Director

Vinfen

Rockland, MA

$1.6K/day

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Vinfen rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Schedule:Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Salary:$65,560 / year

Sign on Bonus: $5000: $1,666 upon completion of 30 days, $1,667 upon completion of 9 months, $1,667 upon completion of 12 months

The Day Program Director will oversee the clinical, financial, and administrative operations of a specified Day Program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Day Program is designed to increase the quality of life for each individual and participant. The Day Program Director will ensure proper standards and regulations are adhered to as set forth by the funding sources and also work to ensure programs meet the quality standards and provide value to each individual.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Direct and manage the activities of program staff. Hire staff appropriate to the position. Utilize staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort and achieving operational and financial goals.
  • Manage staff performance. Provide direction, training, and coaching; implement recognition and rewards programs; conduct performance planning and review sessions; provide guidance on career development. Responsible for counseling and corrective action programs, as necessary.
  • Ensure that the intake of prospective persons served is completed in a timely, professional manner; arrange and perform intake procedures, conduct initial assessment of persons' served appropriateness for program.
  • Provide supervision and direction to program staff regarding treatment/support plans and interventions, including rehabilitative strategies and techniques. Assist Managers in completing comprehensive assessment for persons served. Participate in various internal and external meetings regarding treatment/support planning.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan

  • First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
  • Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
  • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
  • Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
  • Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
    • 15 days of Vacation per year
    • 11 Paid Holidays
    • 10 Sick Days per year
    • 3 Personal Days per year
  • Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
  • Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, or related.
  • In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
  • A minimum of three years' experience in progressively responsible human services functions, of which two years have been in a supervisory capacity.

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