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Hinds' Feet Farm

Day Program Specialist

Asheville, NC · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for day program in North Carolina is $47,585.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,400.00 and $54,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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 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.

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Infographic showing various Day Program job openings in North Carolina as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,585 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Day Program Director

Therapeutic Alternatives

Randleman, NC • On-site

$35K - $38K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Overview
Assist with adults with I/DD disability in a day program setting. Implement individual Person Centered Plan involving skills that promote independence while instructing, modeling, assisting the consumer in daily living skills, socialization, leisure and /or recreational activities, educational and vocational skills.
Responsibilities
1. Purchase, store and maintain supply of educational materials.
2. Purchase and stock materials for craft activities and instruct/assist in their use.
3. Schedule activities/outings and follow through with all advance planning.
4. Assume responsibility for disbursing petty cash and maintaining record of expenditures.
5. Provide supervision for employees who meet consumers at day program to work with them
one-on-one.
6. Provide supervision for group home staff while they are working with consumers in the
day program.
7. Communicate with appropriate supervisor regarding any problems that arise.
8. Prepare monthly supervision notes on all Day Program employees.
9. Report on progress/problems in the Day Program to Chief Operations Officer on regular basis.
10. Assume responsibility of finding someone to replace an absent direct care staff member
or be prepared to work in his/her place.
11. Prepare and post monthly calendar of activities and outings.
12. Communicate with Case Managers regularly regarding concerns/needs of consumers.
13. Review consumers' goals and documentation weekly.
14. Accompany staff and consumers on all outings.
15. Monitor appearance of consumers daily.
16. Attend to any consumer health issues that arise.
17. Assure that all service-ordered hours are being worked.
18. Check appearance of all work areas and lunchroom daily to assure cleanliness.
19. Complete privileging/annual supervision forms on Day Program only employees.
20. Report to Chief Operations Officer any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of consumers.
21. Learn and comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations.
22. Attend training classes required by position and renew as necessary to keep current. Understand that
failure to renew training by date will result in immediate removal from the schedule until training is
brought up-to-date.
23. Perform other duties as required by circumstances.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED. Must be at least 25 years old. Two years of hands-on experience with adults with developmental disabilities and prior supervisory experience. No substantiated findings on the NC Personnel Registry/Health Care Program or be listed on the HHS/OIG List of Excluded Individual/Entities. SBI and DMV records must meet the requirements of area mental health contracts.

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