Program Lead, Care & Team Leadership

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI Network is seeking a dynamic Program Supervisor for the Yorktown IRA program in Yorktown Heights, NY. This full-time role drives the supervision, quality of care, and daily operations for people we support, ensuring safety and adherence to agency standards.

Responsibilities include leading interdisciplinary teams, coordinating staff, managing budgets and documentation, building partnerships with families, and maintaining a positive, equitable work environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Prior Direct Support Professional experience preferred.
• Background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring health, safety, and habilitation of the people we support consistent with agency philosophy and department practices.
• Ensuring appropriate, therapeutically documented supervision in residence/day program/community to protect health and safety.
• Providing program/floor coverage when necessary.
• Promoting and maintaining the excellence of the programs.
• Developing professional, empathic relationships with family members and including them in the team.
• Leading and facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings and staff meetings; attending planning meetings.
• Fostering interagency collaboration and Open-Door Policy.
• Overseeing all financial systems and program expenditures; operating within budgetary guidelines.
• Maintaining a safe environment for staff and the people we support and reporting hazards.
• Maintaining paperwork and written records (medical/treatment/progress/data/incident/billing).
• Reporting and monitoring incidents and assisting with investigations.
• Performing duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent writing skills

Proactive initiative

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS degree strongly preferred

Supervisory experience

Direct Support Professional experience

Background in ID/DD or mental health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workforce management software

Job description

YAI Network is seeking a dynamic Program Supervisor for the Yorktown IRA program in Yorktown Heights, NY. This full-time role drives the supervision, quality of care, and daily operations for people we support, ensuring safety and adherence to agency standards.

Responsibilities include leading interdisciplinary teams, coordinating staff, managing budgets and documentation, building partnerships with families, and maintaining a positive, equitable work environment.