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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for day program in Chicopee, MA is $52,633.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,200.00 and $59,800.00 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 Chicopee, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $52,633 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

Relief Therapeutic Counselor

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF)

Springfield, MA • On-site

$19/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Who is NCYF?

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office.
NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in 1976. We’re an experienced agency with multiple locations which provide foster care services, in home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences , and therapeutic day programs. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to providing innovative and high quality care to our consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include respect, integrity, compassion and hope. We encompass these values in everything we do.
NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Member Discounts.
Relief Therapeutic Counselor
Northeast Center for Youth & Families (NCYF) is seeking engaging, enthusiastic individuals for Relief Therapeutic Counselor positions for our Therapeutic Day Programs for at-risk youth locations in Springfield, Westfield and Easthampton. Our Therapeutic Day Program runs Monday-Friday. Relief therapeutic counselors have the option to pick up 12:30pm-6:30pm shifts that are available at any of our three locations. 
NCYF Therapeutic Counselors aid in the development of emotional strengths and life skills for individual youths by co-leading therapeutic activities and community trips and teaching and modeling age-appropriate social and living skills.
A well-qualified Therapeutic Counselor is creative, supportive of youth initiatives, and able to engage with clients and their interests while maintaining proper professional boundaries. 
Successful Therapeutic Counselors with NCYF have knowledge of appropriate behaviors as it relates to at-risk youth, are skilled in crisis avoidance and intervention, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Therapeutic Counselors must be able to assess and evaluate situations and guide and redirect youth clients as a situation requires. NCYF Therapeutic Counselors are responsible for completing daily logs and required paperwork and must have accuracy in reporting. 
Therapeutic Counselors assist with daily program organization such as cooking, shopping, and activity preparation as well as providing transportation for clients to and from NCYF sites in agency vehicles, and other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor.
To be qualified, candidates must possess the following:
  • High school diploma or equivalent with experience in the field; Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Valid driving license in active status and reliable transportation
  • Must work some evening hours (program runs until 6:30 PM)
  • Approved CORI, DCF and driving background checks
 AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!