What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Program Manager position at Lumibility?
Description
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.
Requirements
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.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000