Day Habilitation Site Supervisor

Anderson Center for Autism • Poughkeepsie, NY

2d • $27 - $30

About The Position

The Day Habilitation Supervisor provides leadership and operational oversight for a LifeLong Learning Center location at Anderson Center for Autism. The role ensures participants receive high-quality, person-centered services while supporting staff development, instructional programming, and positive quality-of-life outcomes. The supervisor works closely with Day Habilitation Instructors and Specialists, families, and agency leadership to create a learning environment where participants can develop skills, increase independence, and achieve their individual goals.

The position balances program oversight, staff supervision, curriculum implementation, community engagement, and quality assurance. It also supports the agency’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and maintains a safe, welcoming program environment. The person in this role may be required to perform duties beyond those listed as needed or at the request of their supervisor.

Requirements

• Passion for supporting adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and staff development skills.
• Ability to balance operational oversight with person-centered service delivery.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to quality programming, compliance, and positive participant outcomes.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with participants, families, staff, and community partners.
• Alignment with Anderson’s mission, values, and Quality of Life philosophy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain all agency-required certifications and training requirements.
• Ability to maintain crisis intervention qualifications and assist with crisis intervention and emergency response activities when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Leadership, supervisory, or program coordination experience.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or related populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and program activities at the LifeLong Learning Center.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Day Habilitation Instructors and Day Habilitation Specialists through feedback, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Ensure Life Plan goals, supports, and services are implemented consistently and documented accurately in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee instructional programming, curriculum implementation, assessments, community activities, volunteer opportunities, and vocational experiences.
• Monitor program quality through documentation reviews, compliance monitoring, safeguards, audits, personal allowance reviews, and other quality assurance activities.
• Support implementation of the MTSS framework by monitoring fidelity, identifying training needs, and promoting best practices.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming program environment; respond to emergencies, coordinate facility needs, and support health and safety initiatives.
• Promote participant learning, community inclusion, personal growth, independence, and quality of life.
• Maintain qualifications in agency-required crisis intervention procedures and assist with crisis intervention and emergency response when needed.
• Support emergency evacuation procedures and facility safety initiatives.
• Ensure staff compliance with agency policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Up to six weeks of paid time off, starting in the first year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Wellness program.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Discounted tuition at select colleges and universities.
• Scholarship program for educational experiences aligned with the role, with restrictions.
• Staff appreciation events and experiences.
• Advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager