Assistant Supervisor

About this role

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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 Bay Ridge, 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 Disabilities (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  for  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 ,   therapeutic   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 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  participating  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   roles   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    

- Ability 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.

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