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About the Position
Assistant Supervisors serve as lead members of the direct care team, providing similar day-to-day functions as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) but with administrative responsibilities including training, scheduling, systems management, and in some cases, directly supervising other DSPs. Depending on the supports needed, Assistant Supervisors may work in a person’s home, in their family’s home, a YAI Residence or a Day Habilitation center, or out in the community.
YAI's Mission
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Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you! Â
Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at yai.org/careers.Â
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Program
Ames South Residence
Location
New York - 120 West 16th St (Chelsea, Manhattan)
Schedule
Tuesday; 3pm - 11pm
Wednesday; 2pm - 11pm
Thursday; 10am - 6pm
Friday; 3pm - 10pm
Saturday; 2pm - 10pm
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.Â
Promoting and maintaining the excellence of our programsÂ
Involving family members and other stakeholders, including professionals, in the team processÂ
Keeping staff informed by attending meeting and delivering “the message” consistentlyÂ
Fostering professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluationsÂ
Supervising staff to ensure that they meet the needs of the people we support, agency standards, and develop professionally through the supervisory process.Â
Bringing the organizational culture to lifeÂ
Ensuring a work environment that is free from harassment and discriminationÂ
Actively participate in the hiring processÂ
Maintaining direct relationship with staffÂ
Building staff moraleÂ
Utilizing participatory managementÂ
Fostering the Open-Door PolicyÂ
Nurturing staff development Supervising/Managing teamsÂ
Maintaining oversight and compliance of systems specific to role and responsibilitiesÂ
Fostering communication between relevant supports including those within the program, within the agency, and supports outside the agency.Â
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.
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Qualifications and Requirements
High School Diploma or GED, Some college preferred
Prior DSP experience strongly preferred, but not mandatory
Ability to lead by example and act as a role model within teams
Interpersonal problem-solving skills
Ability to accept and apply feedback
Flexibility in availability
Background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health preferredÂ
Well-developed writing skills
Valid Driver's License preferred depending on location
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to learn/use Workforce Management software to effectively carry out essential business processes
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Compensation
$23.10/hour Â
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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