Assistant Supervisor – On-Site Autism Care Lead

Shrub Oak International School; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced cost meals on site

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

401k with company match

Tuition/professional development

Job summary

Shrub Oak International School in New York is seeking a Pines Assistant Supervisor to support daily operations on site. You will oversee Youth Care Specialists, assist in implementing individualized treatment plans, and help maintain a safe, DBT-informed therapeutic milieu for autistic students across residential and educational settings.

This role requires at least 2 years working with autism or co-occurring needs, strong teamwork, crisis response, and solid written documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in residential, clinical, or educational settings is required.
• Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or psychiatric acuity preferred.
• Experience in behavioral intervention and crisis management required; DBT experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support, guide, or mentor staff in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and collaboration.

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.

Skills

Shift leadership

Experience with autism

Behavioural intervention

Crisis management

DBT training

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shrub Oak International School in New York is seeking a Pines Assistant Supervisor to support daily operations on site. You will oversee Youth Care Specialists, assist in implementing individualized treatment plans, and help maintain a safe, DBT-informed therapeutic milieu for autistic students across residential and educational settings.

This role requires at least 2 years working with autism or co-occurring needs, strong teamwork, crisis response, and solid written documentation.