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ViaQuest

Day Program Specialist

Bowling Green, OH

$17.25/hr

Program Specialist A Great Opportunity / $17.25 per Hour / Full-time, primarily 2nd shift At ViaQuest Day amp; Employment Services we provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities ...

ViaQuest

Day Program Specialist

Bowling Green, OH · On-site

$17.25/hr

Program Specialist A Great Opportunity / $17.25 per Hour / Full-time, primarily 2nd shift At ViaQuest Day & Employment Services we provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities ...

Vinfen

Day Program Specialist

Brighton, MA · On-site

$51K/yr

The Program Specialist will be a member of the new development team, and participate in all ... For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living ...

Vinfen

Day Program Specialist

Brighton, MA

$51K/yr

The Program Specialist will be a member of the new development team, and participate in all ... For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living ...

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How much do day program specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for day program specialist in the United States is $68,012.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Program Specialist vs Behavior Technician?

AspectDay Program SpecialistBehavior Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications like CPR, First Aid often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; BCBA or RBT certification often required or preferred
Work EnvironmentDay programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, group settingsOne-on-one or small group sessions, often in clinical or home settings
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofit organizations, community centers, healthcare providersBehavioral health agencies, clinics, schools

The main difference is that a Day Program Specialist typically works in group settings providing support and activities for individuals with disabilities, while a Behavior Technician focuses on implementing behavior intervention plans, often in clinical settings. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope and work environment.

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Program Specialist - Day Program

Program Specialist - Day Program

Friendship Community

Lititz, PA

$20.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Program Specialist - Day Program
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

TITLE: Program Specialist (Residential 6400 or Day-Program 2380)

DEFINITION AND BASIC FUNCTION: The Program Specialist (PS), under supervision of the Lead Program Specialist or Studio Manager, is responsible to assure that quality and documentation standards meet FC and State Regulations.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Program Specialist is accountable to the Lead Program Specialist and the Associate Director of Operations or the Studio Manager and Studio Coordinator.

AUTHORITY: The PS has responsibility for the Individuals and authority over Team Members who assist with regulatory compliance. The PS has additional access rights to Care Tracker and additional platforms for tracking, as needed.

RESPONSIBILITY:

A. Demonstrate a respectful and positive attitude that promotes service excellence to Individuals, fellow Team Members (TMs), families and / or the general public.
B. Case load of 24 to 30 Individuals.
C. Provides effective communication with the entire support team
D. Fulfill the requirements of a Program Specialist as described in PA § 6400.44, or §2380.33.

PROGRAMMING:

A. Complete and distribute Individualized Assessments per State Regulations.
B. Participate in Annual ISP meetings and initiate other meetings as identified.
C. Oversee and maintain documentation methods for tracking ISP Outcomes.
D. Develop and distribute Individual’s Quarterly Progress Notes in accordance with Friendship Community (FC) and State Regulations.
E. Complete, maintain and/or review daily progress notes based on current ISPs (Studio only).
F. Coordinate trainings of Direct Support Professionals and Residential Managers based on the ISP.
G. Assist with coverage of colleague’s caseloads in their absence(s).
H. Update HRST as required (Residential only).
I. Facilitate the Bi-Annual Self-Assessment Process for homes on their caseloads (Residential only).

FUNDING AND BILLING (AS ASSIGNED WITHIN CASE LOAD):

A. Develop a working knowledge of the services and the funding sources for each Individual in the assigned programs.
B. Collaborate with the Lead Program Specialist or Studio Manager to identify and submit funding or increased supervision requests for Individuals with identified needs.
C. Review and approve Daily Service Notes for designated funding sources (Studio only unless specified for a Residential Individual).
D. Review and submit requests for billable hours for additional funding sources using the designated tools and resources, as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

A Program Specialist shall have met one of the following qualifications specified in 1, 2, or 3 per Intellectual Disabilities for 6400/2380 Regulations (education from an accredited college or university and specified paid experience working directly with intellectual disabilities):

(1) A master’s degree or above and 1-year paid experience

(2) A bachelor’s degree and 2 years paid experience

(3) An associate’s degree or 60 credits and 4 years paid experience

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