Assistant Supervisor

Brooklyn

Full time

R023335

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Job Title: Assistant Supervisor

About the Position:

We are currently seeking a high energy, self-starting individual to supervise a Residential IRA in Brooklyn, New York . A person's managerial and clinical skills will be maximized in an interdisciplinary team environment, where there is ongoing support and training.

The Residential Assistant Supervisor is responsible for providing staff training, mentoring , and supervision of 5-15 direct reports. The Assistant Supervisor will need to be able to provide program oversight, quality assurance, maintain NYS regulations, oversee clinical programming, be an advocate for the people we support , and be a liaison with families.

The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working directly with people of all ages with Intellectual and Developmental D isabilities (I/DD) , creating new opportunities for Living, Loving, Working, and Learning. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Assistant Supervisor to work with this active group of people, who can handle challenging situations with patience and understanding.

Mission Statement YAI:

YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believe that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position !

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 stake holders, including professionals, in the team process .

• Keeping staff informed by attending meetings and consistently delivering YAI's mission statement.

• 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 participat ing in the hiring process .

• Maintaining direct relationships 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.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Some College Preferred

• Prior Direct Support Professional experience

• Background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Well-developed writing skills

• A bility to accept and apply feedback

• Highly flexible personality type

• Flexibility adjusting your schedule to meet programmatic needs

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills

• Ability to learn/use Workforce Management software to effectively carry out essential business processes

Schedule:

• Full-Time only

• Tuesday - Saturday 3:00pm - 11:00pm (may vary depending on location)

Compensation:

• $23.10/hour - $23.10/hour

YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Veteran 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.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Our Roots

YAI was launched in February of 1957 out of a small school in Brooklyn, New York. Initially staffed by Co-Founders Bert MacLeech and Pearl Maze MacLeech alone, their pilot program served just seven people. According to Bert, from its very beginning YAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the I/DD (intellectual and/or developmental disabilities) community. MacLeech envisioned a, “total life adjustment approach, emphasizing personal growth, social responsibility, employment goals, and the development of independence for the individual.” At a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD, this vision was nothing short of revolutionary.

YAI Today

Today, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people in the I/DD community. This extraordinary growth shows the ongoing need for these important services, and YAI’s success in offering them. YAI supports people with autism, Down syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, among others. Operating throughout Downstate New York and Northern New Jersey, YAI now offers more than 300 programs for people of all ages.

Better Together

At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support, but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization.

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.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.