Day Habilitation Supervisor: Lead & Empower Autism Programs

Anderson Center for Autism; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks PTO

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness program

Professional development

Tuition discount

Scholarship program

Staff appreciation events

Job summary

Anderson Center for Autism seeks a Day Habilitation Supervisor to lead a LifeLong Learning Center location, ensuring high-quality, person-centered services. You will oversee operations, coach staff, implement Life Plans, and promote community inclusion and independence for adults with autism.

The role emphasizes staff development, curriculum oversight, and MTSS fidelity, with a focus on safety, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Leadership, supervisory, or program coordination experience preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or related populations preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain all agency-required certifications and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and program activities within the LifeLong Learning Center to ensure safe, effective, and participant-centered services.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Day Habilitation Instructors and Day Habilitation Specialists through ongoing feedback, training, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
• 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 that promote participant growth and independence.
• Monitor program quality through documentation reviews, compliance monitoring, safeguards, audits, personal allowance reviews, and other quality assurance activities.
• Support the implementation of Anderson's MTSS framework by monitoring fidelity, identifying training needs, and promoting best practices.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming program environment while responding to emergencies, coordinating facility needs, and supporting health and safety initiatives.
• Foster meaningful participant experiences that promote learning, community inclusion, personal growth, and enhanced quality of life.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Anderson Center for Autism seeks a Day Habilitation Supervisor to lead a LifeLong Learning Center location, ensuring high-quality, person-centered services. You will oversee operations, coach staff, implement Life Plans, and promote community inclusion and independence for adults with autism.

The role emphasizes staff development, curriculum oversight, and MTSS fidelity, with a focus on safety, documentation, and continuous improvement.