Program Leader, Disability & Mental Health Services

YAI; East Brooklyn (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI Network in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Program Supervisor to oversee health, safety, and habilitation for individuals we support. You will supervise staff, ensure documentation, and lead interdisciplinary meetings to maintain high program standards.

The role requires a BA/BS or equivalent with prior supervisory experience and a background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS 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 supervision in residence, day program or community for health and safety.
• Providing program/floor coverage when necessary.
• Promoting and maintaining excellence of the programs.
• Developing professional relationships with family members and including them in the team process.
• Leading and facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings and staff meetings; attending supervisor meetings and planning meetings.
• Fostering interagency collaboration and organizational culture.
• Maintaining harassment- and discrimination-free work environment.
• Playing an active role in hiring; interviewing and selecting staff based on program needs.
• Maintaining direct relationship with staff and building staff morale.
• Fostering professional development through supervision, training, and evaluations.
• Supervising staff to meet needs and agency standards; utilizing participatory management.
• Maintaining open-door policy and ensuring systems oversight and compliance.
• Maintaining communication with all supports; overseeing financial systems and program budgets.
• Ensuring safety and reporting hazardous conditions; maintaining paperwork and records related to treatment.
• Reporting and monitoring incidents; assisting with investigations as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Writing skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Driver's license

MS Office

Workforce software

Education

BA/BS preferred

Job description

YAI Network in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Program Supervisor to oversee health, safety, and habilitation for individuals we support. You will supervise staff, ensure documentation, and lead interdisciplinary meetings to maintain high program standards.

The role requires a BA/BS or equivalent with prior supervisory experience and a background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.