Assistant Supervisor

YAI•Kew Gardens, NY

11d•$22 - $22

About The Position

The Assistant Supervisor is responsible for providing staff training, mentoring and supervision of 5-15 direct reports. 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. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working directly with people of all ages with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities, creating new opportunities for Living, Loving, Working, and Learning. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic Assistant Supervisor to work with this active group of people, who has the ability to 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 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Prior Direct Support Professional experience preferred
Background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health preferred
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Well-developed writing skills
The ability to accept and apply feedback
Highly flexible personality type
Valid Driver's License preferred depending on location
Flexibility adjusting your schedule to meet programmatic needs
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to learn/use Workforce Management software to effectively carry out essential business processes

Nice To Haves

Some College Preferred

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 meeting and delivering “the message” consistently
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.