Assistant Supervisor

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 26,253 - 37,391; Full time

Job summary

A supportive disability services organization in Brooklyn is seeking an energetic Assistant Supervisor to lead a team focused on enhancing the lives of individuals with I/DD. The role involves providing day-to-day oversight, compliance, and support while advocating for those we serve. Ideal candidates will have prior experience as a Direct Support Professional and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Join our committed team in a full-time role, working Sunday to Thursday, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Direct Support Professional required.
• Ability to act as a role model and lead by example.
• Valid Driver's License needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and compliance in supervisory role.
• Assist with daily living activities and counseling.
• Ensure program oversight and quality assurance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Prior Direct Support Professional experience

Leadership experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Join our dynamic team teaching daily independent living skills, providing individual and group counseling, and promoting community integration.**YAI is seeking a qualified **Assistant Supervisor** to support our locations in **Brooklyn**. Assistant Supervisors serve as lead members of the direct care team, providing similar day-to-day functions as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), but with additional administrative responsibilities including training, scheduling, systems management, and in some cases, directly supervising the DSPs.Depending on the support needed, Assistant Supervisors may work in a person’s home, in their family’s home, in a YAI residence, at a day habilitation center, or out in the community. Our **East 15th Street** **Assistant Supervisor** will need to provide program oversight, quality assurance, maintain NYS OPWDD regulations, oversee clinical programming, advocate for the people we support, and liaison with families. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working directly with people of all ages with I/DD. The talented, creative, and dedicated staff at our residence are constantly exploring activities and the interests of the people we support to ensure they are living meaningful lives and remain active members of society. The staff encourage the residents to increase their independence by assisting with acts of daily living and counseling through challenging moments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic ASUP, who can handle challenging situations with patience and understanding, to work with this active group of people. residential program is currently seeking a high-energy, self-starting individual to assist in supervising a house of 10 individuals with I/DD. The **Key Responsibilities:** Maintaining oversight and compliance of systems specific to role and responsibilities 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. **Requirements: Education and Experience**Prior Direct Support Professional experience requiredLeadership experience preferred**Qualifications: Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills Strong communication and writing skillsAbility to lead by example and act as a role model Ability to accept and apply feedback* High flexibility in personality and scheduling, per program needs* Valid Driver’s License**Schedule:*** **Full-Time Sunday-Thursday** **2:00pm - 10:00pm****Compensation:*** **$23.10/hour to $23.10/hour**Proficiency in Microsoft OfficeAbility to learn new software to carry out essential business processes in Workforce Management