Assistant Supervisor - Chelsea

Assistant SupervisorAssistant Supervisors serve as lead members of the direct care team, providing similar day-to-day functions as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) but with administrative responsibilities including training, scheduling, systems management, and in some cases, directly supervising other DSPs. Depending on the supports needed, Assistant Supervisors may work in a person's home, in their family's home, a YAI Residence or a Day Habilitation center, or out in the community.YAI's MissionReady to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI?Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you!Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.ProgramAmes South ResidenceLocationNew York - 120 West 16th St (Chelsea, Manhattan)ScheduleTuesday; 3pm - 11pmWednesday; 2pm - 11pmThursday; 10am - 6pmFriday; 3pm - 10pmSaturday; 2pm - 10pmKey ResponsibilitiesEnsuring the health, safety, and habilitation of the people we support is consistent with agency philosophy and department practice - Ensuring the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of supervision in the residence, day program or community to ensure and protect the health and/or safety of the people we support.Providing program/floor coverage.Promoting and maintaining the excellence of our programsInvolving family members and other stakeholders, including professionals, in the team processKeeping staff informed by attending meeting and delivering "the message" consistentlyFostering professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluationsSupervising staff to ensure that they meet the needs of the people we support, agency standards, and develop professionally through the supervisory process.Bringing the organizational culture to lifeEnsuring a work environment that is free from harassment and discriminationActively participate in the hiring processMaintaining direct relationship with staffBuilding staff moraleUtilizing participatory managementFostering the Open-Door PolicyNurturing staff development Supervising/Managing teamsMaintaining oversight and compliance of systems specific to role and responsibilitiesFostering communication between relevant supports including those within the program, within the agency, and supports outside the agency.Required to perform your responsibilities as they currently exist or may change in meeting the needs of the department, under the supervision of your supervisor/manager.Qualifications and RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED, Some college preferredPrior DSP experience strongly preferred, but not mandatoryAbility to lead by example and act as a role model within teamsInterpersonal problem-solving skillsAbility to accept and apply feedbackFlexibility in availabilityBackground in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health preferredWell-developed writing skillsValid Driver's License preferred depending on locationProficient in Microsoft OfficeAbility to learn/use Workforce Management software to effectively carry out essential business processesCompensation$23.10/hourAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.