We’re looking for a strong, people-focused leader to join our team as a Day Program Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone who is energized by building teams, developing staff, and creating a program where both employees and individuals served can truly thrive.

Pay Rate: Between $60,000- $65,000/annually

Hours: 40 hours/week (M-F) Exempt 

Location: Wallingford

Why this role matters

At Lumibility, our Day Program Manager sets the tone.

You’ll be the person who:

• Coaches, mentors, and develops staff by helping them grow, building confidence, and driving success
• Creates a positive, accountable work culture where expectations are clear and people feel supported
• Leads with consistency, fairness, and follow through because strong programs start with strong leadership

You will be actively shaping the day-to-day experience for your team and the individuals you support.

What you’ll be doing 

• Developing your team through ongoing coaching, feedback, and support
• Creating a work environment people want to be part of, where staff feel valued, challenged, and motivated
• Designing and guiding meaningful, person-centered programs that help individuals build skills, connect in their community, and achieve their goals
• Bringing structure and organization to a fast-paced environment while leading with a positive approach
• Addressing challenges directly from staff performance to operational issues with confidence and professionalism

Who will thrive here

This role is a great fit for someone who:

• Has strong management experience and truly enjoys leading people
• Believes in coaching, not just directing, and takes pride in developing staff
• Is comfortable holding people accountable while still being supportive and approachable
• Can create both structure and positivity on their team
• Wants to make a real impact on staff culture and on the lives of individuals served

What makes you stand out

• You’ve built strong teams before and can speak to how you did it
• You don’t avoid difficult conversations you handle them thoughtfully and directly
• You understand that culture is created by leadership, every day
• You bring energy, consistency, and a positive leadership style to your work

If you’re someone who wants to lead a team, build a strong culture, and create programs that make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Required Physical Effort:

Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day. Lumibility’s offices, facilities, grounds and vehicles are smoke-free environments.

Benefits:

Health (HSA with employer contribution), Dental, Vision, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Mileage Reimbursement, 401(k) with employer match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life/AD&D insurance.

Lumibility is an equal opportunity employer.