Why Choose Us?

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 4,000 professionals believes 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.

Rewarding work

Employees frequently refer to their work family as family — the work we do is personal, at times difficult, and incredibly rewarding. Our mission of living, loving, learning, and working speaks to our goals for the people we support but also to our YAI community, including our staff.

Location:
Melville

Schedule:
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm (Flexibility Required/On Call)

How you’ll perform the role.

YAI is currently seeking a high energy, self starting individual to supervise one of our residential group homes in Long Island, NY. A person's managerial and clinical skills will be maximized in an interdisciplinary team environment, where there is ongoing support and training. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. The Residential Supervisor is responsible for providing staff training, mentoring and supervision of 20 Direct Support Professionals. The 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.

Key Responsibilities

· Ensure the program provides the appropriate level of supervision for the people we support at all times.

· Oversee the financial systems of both the program as well as the people we support and ensure fiscal responsibility and integrity.

· Oversee the 24/7/365 operation of the residential group home, ensuring the health, safety and well-being of the people we support.

· Interview, hire, train and supervise all levels of staff including DSP's and Assistant Supervisor.

· Work with the program nurse to ensure proper medical care and follow up including all medical appointments as well as medication administration for the people we support.

· Ensure a cooperative environment with family members as well as outside providers.

What we’d need from you.

· A High School Diploma or GED is required; BA/BS degree preferred

· A valid Driver's License

· 1-3 years experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities required, 3-5 years preferred

· 1-3 years experience supervising various levels of staff required, 3-5 years preferred

· Tuberculosis test required for most positions

What’s in it for you.

Benefits. YAI wants our employees to achieve their goals, both professional and personal, which is why we offer flexible schedules, generous time off, and monetary and resource programs such as tuition reimbursement, the Employee Assistance Program, and employee discounts, among others. Many of our employees attend school and care for family members, and we understand the need for flexibility and support in balancing the work-life relationship.

Respect. As a human services organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), we care about our employees as people, not just as our workforce. We give the same respect, inclusion, and encouragement of creativity to our employees as we do to the people we support.

Training. Whether you have worked in human services for 20 years or are new to the field, YAI prepares you with training at every stage, from entry-level positions to senior management. In 2018, YAI created a training program in conjunction with Rutgers University to provide advanced manager and leadership training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
• Leadership: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Melville, NY 11747: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person