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Program Manager, Adult Day Program

The Cleta Harder Developmental School

La Habra, CA · $70k–$80k a year · Posted October 26, 2026

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This listing pays about $75,000 a year. Across 303 open program manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $110,000 to $169,500 and the median is $142,500. That is 47% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.

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Job Summary The Program Manager is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, compliance, and daily operation of the Adult Day Program. The Program Manager ensures the delivery of quality services to participants, supervises program staff, maintains regulatory compliance, coordinates with outside agencies, and promotes the organization's mission and values. The Program Manager serves as the primary administrator of the program and reports directly to the Executive Director.

The position shall uphold and implement the philosophy and programming of the ADP at HBIC and must be sensitive and considerate to the needs of others. The Program Manager must be an effective leader, positive communicator, understanding, and demonstrated professional at all times. Requirements / Qualifications • First Aid and CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days upon hire • Non-violent crisis intervention certification/training, will train if not already in possession • Ability to complete 30 hours of CEU’s every 24 months of employment • Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, sociology, social work, liberal arts or a related human development/ecology/services delivery system field. (or) • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a human services delivery system including at least one (1) year in management/supervisory or two (2) years’ experience or training in one of the following: a) Care and supervision of individuals with special needs in a professional setting a. Adult clients/consumers preferred b) Care and supervision of one or more of the categories of persons to be served by the adult program • Extensive knowledge of: o Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations (CCR) o Title 17 of the CA Code of Regulations (CCR) o The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act