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Program Specialist for Hazleton Day Program

CARES
Hazle Township, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist for Hazleton Day Program position at CARES?

Full-Time Program Specialist, Permanent Leadership Position. Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm. No nights or weekends!

Are you a born leader with a desire to help others? Use those talents to inspire others in a career that allows you to have a lasting impact in the lives of the employees and clients you support.

C.A.R.E.S. provides person-centered services to individuals with developmental disabilities. We specialize in connecting individuals with opportunities to be family focused, self-determined, individualized, and person centered. So if you are seeking more than just a job, come work for C.A.R.E.S., where you CARE for other and we CARE about you!

We believe in work/life balance and provides a comprehensive benefits package including holiday pay and paid time off as well as medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance coverage and 401K investment option.

The C.A.R.E.S. Day Program is a unique community-based program where individuals focus on volunteering and recreational activities while maximizing life skills, pre-vocational skills and social skills. Our goal is to ensure that individuals are not just in the community, but are known as a valuable part of their community.

As a Program Specialist for the Day Program, you will oversee and coordinate the program to support the community based program.

All candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in related field including social work, psychology, special education or human services, a valid driver’s license and be able to secure PA criminal, FBI and child abuse clearances.

CARES is a family owned and operated provider of personalized services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We place high value on caring and dedicated employees and reward all employees with a competitive package that includes bonuses, comprehensive and competitive insurance plans that include medical, dental and vision. Additionally, we believe in providing for the future of our employees and we offer a generous 401K match. The company provides, at no expense to the employee life insurance and short and long term disability. Because we believe and promote work/life balance, we offer paid holidays and PTO. Benefits are available to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. We also offer paid training, employee-centric retreats, company events and various incentives throughout the year.

Come work for a company that CARES for you!

CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • field related supervisory: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Pennsylvania Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Hazle Township, PA 18202 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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