Assistant Supervisor - The Pines

Shrub Oak International School • Lake Mohegan, NY

1d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential boarding school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces. SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other. We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles: We Care, We are Innovative, We are Collaborative, and We are Resourceful.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in residential, clinical, or educational settings is required.
• Experience in behavioral intervention and crisis management required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and collaboration, along with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems.
• Ability to manage crisis situations and respond effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with evolving priorities while demonstrating strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required by shift schedule.
• Ability to get TCIS trained and complete/maintain all required trainings.
• You must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
• Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
• Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
• You must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
• You must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.

Nice To Haves

• Team lead, trainer or other supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or psychiatric acuity preferred.
• DBT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline support for daily operations and programming during assigned shifts.
• Assist in delegating tasks and overseeing Youth Care Specialists (YCS) to ensure proper coverage and support.
• Maintain responsibility for direct care duties while supporting leadership functions on the floor.
• Support implementation of individualized treatment plans, behavioral interventions, and DBT-informed programming.
• Coordinate shift handoffs and team communication while supporting staff scheduling to ensure continuity of care and adequate coverage.
• Collaborate with Supervisors, Clinicians, and Education staff to support coordinated student care.
• Provide real-time intervention and de-escalation support during crisis situations.
• Support student engagement and skill development in academic, residential, and recreational settings.
• Assist education and recreation teams with in-class and programmatic support (shift dependent).
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and program expectations to maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Complete administrative tasks including documentation, incident reports, progress tracking, and operational support.
• Serve as a resource for staff and students during shift operations.
• Step into supervisory responsibilities when the Supervisor is unavailable and participate in required meetings, training, and professional development.

Benefits

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k w/company match
• Tuition/Professional development assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED