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YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working, and learning. YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of people with I/DD and their families. YAI promotes a person-centered approach to support people in our programs by creating plans catered to the specific needs of each individual. Join our dynamic team teaching daily independent living skills, providing individual and group counseling, and promoting community integration.   

YAI is seeking a qualified Assistant Supervisor to support our locations in Brooklyn. Assistant Supervisors serve as lead members of the direct care team, providing similar day-to-day functions as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), but with additional administrative responsibilities including training, scheduling, systems management, and in some cases, directly supervising the DSPs. Depending on the support needed, Assistant Supervisors may work in a person’s home, in their family’s home, in a YAI residence, at a day habilitation center, or out in the community. 

Our Bay Ridge 3 residential program is currently seeking a high-energy, self-starting individual to assist in supervising a home of 8 adults with I/DD. The talented, creative, and dedicated staff at the Bay Ridge 3 IRA are constantly exploring the activities and interests of the people we support in order to ensure they are living meaningful lives and remain active members of society. The residents at Bay Ridge 3 enjoy community walks, outings to get dinner, trips to the movies, and trips to the coffee shop.  They like to socialize with others and celebrate special occasions, and they enjoy playing games and watching vintage movies & television shows. Some of them participate in day programs while some are retired & elderly. We are looking for ambitious staff who have a medical background and take initiative to best support the people who live at Bay Ridge 3. Prospective staff should be able to take the lead in initiating and orchestrating creative in-home activities and lead groups.

The Assistant Supervisor will need to provide program oversight, quality assurance, maintain NYS OPWDD regulations, oversee clinical programming, advocate for the people we support, and liaison with families. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working directly with people of all ages with I/DD. The talented, creative, and dedicated staff at our residence are constantly exploring the activities and interests of the people we support to ensure they are living meaningful lives and remain active members of society. The staff encourage the residents to increase their independence by assisting with acts of daily living and providing support while out in the community. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated ASUP, who can handle situations with patience and understanding, to work with this active group of people. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Ensuring the health, safety, and habilitation of the people we support is consistent with agency philosophy and department practice - Ensuring the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of supervision in the residence, day program or community to ensure and protect the health and/or safety of the people we support. 

Providing program/floor coverage.  

Promoting and maintaining the excellence of our programs 

Involving family members and other stakeholders, including professionals, in the team process. 

Keeping staff informed by attending meetings and delivering pertinent information 

Fostering professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations  

Supervising staff to ensure that they meet the needs of the people we support, agency standards, and develop professionally through the supervisory process.  

Bringing the organizational culture to life  

Ensuring a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination  

Actively participate in the hiring process  

Maintaining direct relationship with staff  

Building staff morale  

Utilizing participatory management  

Fostering the Open-Door Policy  

Nurturing staff development Supervising/Managing teams  

Maintaining oversight and compliance of systems specific to role and responsibilities  

Fostering communication between relevant supports including those within the program, within the agency, and supports outside the agency.  

Required to perform your responsibilities as they currently exist or may change in meeting the needs of the department, under the supervision of your supervisor/manager. 

Requirements: Education and Experience 

High School Diploma or GED required 

Prior Direct Support Professional experience required 

Background in supporting people with intellectual & developmental disabilities and/or mental health required 

Some college preferred 

Leadership experience preferred 

Qualifications: Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills 

Strong communication and writing skills 

Ability to lead by example and act as a role model 

Ability to accept and apply feedback 

High flexibility in personality and scheduling, per program needs 

Valid Driver’s License 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 

Ability to learn new software to carry out essential business processes in Workforce Management 

Schedule: 

Tuesday - Saturday 3:00pm - 11:00pm

1 day/week morning shift for paperwork day

Compensation: 

$22.37/hour to $22.37/hour 

Benefit Highlights: 

DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today! 

Tuition reimbursement 

Medical/Dental and Vision 

Paid Vacation/Holidays and Sick Time 

403(b) retirement 

Life Insurance 

Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more! Check out our Benefits page to learn more! 

YAI is an EEO. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.