Assistant Supervisor - The Pines

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k w/company match

Paid time off

Tuition/Professional development

Job summary

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) in New York is seeking Pines Assistant Supervisor to support daily operations and front-line care for students with autism and complex needs. This on-site role combines direct care with shift leadership and coordination across clinical, education, and residential teams.

The candidate will guide Youth Care Specialists, de-escalate crises, and ensure adherence to individualized plans while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in residential, clinical, or educational settings.
• Experience with autism, developmental disabilities, or psychiatric needs.
• Crisis management experience; DBT experience preferred.
• Ability to mentor staff and supervise on shift.

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

Autism experience

Crisis management

Team leadership

Staff coaching

DBT-informed programming

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:

Pines Assistant Supervisor

Compensation:

$26 - 30 hourly based on experience

Dept:

Pines

Type:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Supervisor

Location:

On Site

Company Overview:

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 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.

Who We Are:

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
• We are Resourceful

Benefits:

(check for FT, PT or All)

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

Who You Are:

• You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• You have experience supporting individuals with autism and/or co-occurring psychiatric needs in residential, clinical, or educational settings.
• You are a developing leader who is comfortable balancing direct care responsibilities with supporting team oversight on shift.
• You are able to guide, delegate, and support Youth Care Specialists (YCS) to ensure consistent implementation of programming and interventions.
• You are comfortable maintaining a DBT-informed therapeutic milieu and reinforcing behavioral and clinical supports.
• You collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams including clinical, education, residential, and medical staff.
• You are able to provide real-time support, coaching, and feedback to staff while ensuring student safety and engagement.
• You remain calm, observant, and solutions-focused when responding to crisis or high-acuity situations.
• You demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when working with confidential information.
• You are adaptable and able to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment.
• You get the job done and are capable of strategic thinking while simultaneously rolling up your sleeves to lead and support your team.
• You have strong written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks.

Job 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.

Please note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in residential, clinical, or educational settings is required. Team lead, trainer or other supervisory experience is preferred.
• 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, 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.

Competencies:

• CPR
• First Aid
• AED
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS)
• Mandated Reporter Training

EEO Statement:

Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation can be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essential functions of their job. Requests may be approved if the position/ department/ school/ students will not be adversely affected. Please advise us if you require reasonable accommodation.