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 thesupport 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 New York Avenue residential program is currently seeking a high-energy, self-starting individual to assist in supervising a home of 8 adults with I / DD.

The energetic and compassionate staff at New York Avenue all share the common goal of helping the residents achieve their goals and integrate into the community.

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 apassion 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 healthrequired

Some college preferred

Leadership experience preferred

Qualifications : Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving 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 : Full Time

Full Time

Schedules are typically evenings (3pm-11pm), Tuesday - Saturday with one full day of work on weekends (8am-4pm)

Compensation :

$22.00 / hour to $22.00 / hour

Benefit Highlights : DailyPay available -

DailyPay available -

Tuition reimbursement

Medical / Dental and Vision

Paid Vacation / Holidays and Sick Time

403(b) retirement

Life Insurance

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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.

Last updated : 2024-05-19