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Special education school with integrated therapies

Program Supervisor

Full-Time
$66.3k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Brooklyn, NY, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Prior supervisory experience is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Well-developed writing skills are required.
  • The candidate must take initiative and be highly flexible.
  • The candidate must be able to respond to calls and programmatic needs beyond regular work hours.
  • The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • The candidate must be able to learn and use Workforce Management software to carry out essential business processes.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the health, safety, and habilitation of the people supported in accordance with agency philosophy and department practices.
  • Ensure an appropriately documented level of supervision in residences, day programs, or community settings to protect the health and safety of the people supported.
  • Provide program or floor coverage when necessary.
  • Promote and maintain program excellence.
  • Develop professional, empathic relationships with family members and include them in the team process.
  • Lead and facilitate interdisciplinary team and staff meetings to ensure effective communication.
  • Attend regional and agency supervisor meetings, or other meetings as directed by the supervisor.
  • Attend and actively participate in planning meetings for the people supported.
  • Foster interagency collaboration.
  • Promote the organizational culture.
  • Ensure a work environment free from harassment and discrimination.
  • Participate actively in the hiring process by interviewing and selecting appropriate staff based on program needs.
  • Maintain direct relationships with staff.
  • Build staff morale.
  • Foster professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations.
  • Supervise staff to ensure they meet the needs of the people supported and agency standards.
  • Use participatory management and foster the Open-Door Policy.
  • Maintain oversight and compliance of systems specific to the role and responsibilities.
  • Foster communication and maintain professional relationships among relevant supports within the program, agency, and external organizations.
  • Oversee financial systems and maintain records for the people supported and program expenditures.
  • Operate the program within budgetary guidelines.
  • Maintain a safe environment for staff and the people supported and report hazardous conditions.
  • Ensure completion and maintenance of paperwork and written records related to individual treatment, including medical records, treatment records, progress reports, data collection, behavior reports, incident reports, billing records, and written communication systems.
  • Report and monitor incidents and assist with the investigative process.
  • Perform responsibilities as they currently exist or may change to meet department needs under the supervision of a supervisor or manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is strongly preferred.
  • Prior Direct Support Professional experience is preferred.
  • Background supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or mental health needs is preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is preferred depending on location.

About the company

Yai's Manhattan Star Academy (MSA) is a private, non-profit day school within the YAI Network that serves students aged 3 to 21 with developmental disabilities. It combines academics with therapies (occupational, physical, speech, counseling) in a Montessori-inspired, developmentally based curriculum, using small classes and sensory-friendly facilities with technology to track progress. The school includes a transition and vocational program to prepare students for life after graduation. Its differentiators are the integrated therapeutic model, a specialized environment for neuro-developmental needs, and a continuous education path from early years through post-secondary readiness.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$330K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • STAR generated new adult-transition demand after its July 2025 launch.
  • YAI's FY2025 filings show educational revenue reaching $51.7 million.
  • MSA still advertises rolling admissions, signaling continued parent demand in Manhattan.

What critics are saying

  • MSA depends on YAI for $1.05 million annual management support and operations.
  • YAI's FY2025 educational revenue concentration rises if New York tuition reimbursement weakens.
  • Special-education staffing remains tight; MSA is hiring teachers, therapists, and social workers now.

What makes Yai unique

  • MSA's 8:1 classes pair academics with OT, PT, speech, and counseling.
  • YAI's STAR program, launched July 2025, extends transition services through age 21.
  • YAI management supports MSA with finance, HR, IT, training, and fundraising.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

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