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How much do day program jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for day program in Missouri is $49,114.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $55,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a day program position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Day Program role, you need a background in social services, special education, or a related field, supported by experience working with individuals with developmental or behavioral challenges. Knowledge of individualized support planning, data documentation systems, and certifications such as CPR/First Aid are often required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and effective teamwork make employees excel in this position. These abilities are crucial for delivering meaningful support, ensuring client safety, and fostering a positive group environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in a day program position?

In a Day Program role, your daily responsibilities generally include planning and facilitating group activities, supporting individual client goals, and assisting with daily living skills when needed. You may also be responsible for documenting progress, communicating with family members or care managers, and helping to create a safe and engaging environment. Collaboration with other staff, therapists, and sometimes community partners is common to ensure well-rounded support for participants. The role can be dynamic and rewarding, providing opportunities to make a real impact in clients' lives through structured routines and creative programming.

What is a day program?

A Day Program job involves supporting individuals with disabilities, seniors, or those needing assistance in a structured daytime setting. Responsibilities typically include facilitating activities, providing personal care, fostering social engagement, and ensuring a safe environment. Staff may assist with life skills development, educational programs, and community outings. The goal is to enhance participants' quality of life and promote independence.

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Infographic showing various Day Program job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,114 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Day Program Direct Support Professional-Neosho

Community Support Services of Missouri

Neosho, MO • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Direct Support Professionals at Community Support Services provide high quality, person centered, hands on support to individuals with a variety of developmental and/or physical disabilities. Hands-on support includes assistance in all activities of daily living as identified by an individual’s habilitation team. These supports may include, but are not limited to, daily cleaning responsibilities, meal preparation, maintenance and administration of medications, transportation, assistance with personal hygiene and companionship. At CSS we believe that we exist to ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to live a life defined by their potential.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Review and Implementation of the Individualized Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP).

  2. Provide support while demonstrating respect and dignity of the individual served by interacting with individuals served in a positive, person centered manner.

  3. Commitment to providing quality services to individuals and their families.

  4. Monitoring of individual physical and emotional health.

  5. Follow operational policies and procedures developed by the Agency for all areas of individual care.

  6. Submit all required documentation by the required deadlines.

  7. Maintain open, positive, person centered communication with Supervisor(s) and stakeholders.

  8. Attend all required trainings as scheduled

  9. Adhere to staffing rotation expectations as established by CSS policy and program processes.


MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  1. Confidence in interaction with individuals of all ages and with a variety of disabilities.

  2. Good written and verbal communication skills

  3. Be able to work independently and within a team atmosphere

  4. Ability to be flexible in all areas

  5. Resourceful in accomplishing tasks and directives

  6. Provide support without fostering dependence

  7. Make defendable, common sense decisions

  8. Pass CPI Association requirements for physical intervention, CPR, First Aid Training and Medication Administration in accordance with CSS policy.


QUALIFICATIONS: Position must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.

  • Meet driver-approved standards as described in the Vehicle Usage Policy. A valid driver’s license and good driving record, as well as proof of current auto insurance is required. It is required to have dependable transportation with functioning heat and air conditioning systems and functioning seat belts for safety for transporting individuals served.

  • Prefer one (1) year experience working with individuals with disabilities.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Heavy lifting (over 50 lbs.) on a repeated basis required for care of individuals for performing job functions such as transferring. Also required to operate equipment requiring full hand dexterity, traverse unsteady terrain, ascend/descend stairs, bend, twist, stoop and kneel to perform the essential functions of the DSP position. Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.


As a routine part of this position it may be necessary to work in other departments, work additional hours and may also be required to adjust schedules to meet the documented staffing needs of the individual(s) served. May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor to accomplish Agency goals and meet the needs of the individual(s) served.


Competitive benefits, PTO and retirement plans.