Full-Time

Assistant Supervisor

Residential

Yai

Yai

51-200 employees

Special education school with integrated therapies

Compensation Overview

$23.10/hr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Social & Community Services (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • A High School Diploma or GED.
  • Prior Direct Support Professional experience.
  • A background supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental health needs.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Well-developed writing skills.
  • The ability to accept and apply feedback.
  • Flexibility to adjust the schedule to meet programmatic needs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
  • The ability to learn and use Workforce Management software to carry out essential business processes.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise a residential Individualized Residential Alternative in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
  • Provide staff training, mentoring, and supervision for 5–15 direct reports.
  • Provide program oversight and quality assurance, maintain New York State regulations, oversee clinical programming, advocate for the people supported, and act as a liaison with families.
  • Ensure the health, safety, and habilitation of the people supported are consistent with agency philosophy and department practice.
  • Ensure appropriate therapeutic supervision in the residence, day program, or community to protect the health and safety of the people supported.
  • Provide program and floor coverage.
  • Promote and maintain program quality.
  • Involve family members and other stakeholders, including professionals, in the team process.
  • Keep staff informed by attending meetings and consistently delivering the agency mission.
  • Foster professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations.
  • Supervise staff to ensure they meet the needs of the people supported, agency standards, and develop professionally through the supervisory process.
  • Maintain a work environment free from harassment and discrimination.
  • Actively participate in the hiring process.
  • Maintain direct relationships with staff and build staff morale.
  • Use participatory management and foster the Open-Door Policy.
  • Nurture staff development.
  • Supervise and manage teams.
  • Maintain oversight and compliance of systems specific to the role's responsibilities.
  • Foster communication among relevant supports within the program, agency, and outside organizations.
  • Perform responsibilities as assigned or changed to meet departmental needs under the supervisor or manager's direction.
Desired Qualifications
  • Some college is preferred.
  • Experience working directly with people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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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What believers are saying

  • STAR supported six students in its first year, showing demand for transition services.
  • YAI expanded MSA’s Upper School, signaling ongoing enrollment and program investment.
  • Community internships and podcasts strengthen employability, communication, and family appeal.

What critics are saying

  • YAI warned 2026 Medicaid cuts and flat state budgets squeeze provider wages.
  • Ninety percent of disability providers reported staffing shortages in 2025, pressuring MSA staffing.
  • If Medicaid rates stay inadequate, YAI’s school and adult-services model strains financially.

What makes Yai unique

  • MSA serves ages 3-21 with integrated academics, therapies, and transition programming.
  • STAR launched in July 2025, adding person-centered vocational and community learning.
  • YAI’s Upper School at 150 Amsterdam Avenue expands capacity for older students.

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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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