Full-Time
Assistant Supervisor
Yai
51-200 employees
Special education school with integrated therapies
Compensation Overview
$23.10/hr
Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Prior Direct Support Professional experience is required.
- Experience supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or mental health conditions is required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Interpersonal and problem-solving skills are required.
- Well-developed writing skills are required.
- The ability to accept and apply feedback is required.
- Flexibility to adjust the schedule to meet programmatic needs is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills is required.
- The ability to learn and use Workforce Management software to carry out essential business processes is required.
- Ensure the health, safety, and habilitation of the people supported are consistent with agency philosophy and department practice.
- Ensure the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of 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 excellence.
- Involve family members, stakeholders, and professionals in the team process.
- Keep staff informed by attending meetings and consistently delivering YAI's mission statement.
- Foster professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations.
- Supervise staff to ensure they meet the needs of the people supported, agency standards, and professional development expectations.
- Ensure a work environment free from harassment and discrimination.
- Actively participate in the hiring process.
- Maintain direct relationships with staff.
- Build staff morale.
- Utilize participatory management.
- Foster the Open-Door Policy.
- Nurture staff development and supervise or manage teams.
- Maintain oversight and compliance of systems specific to the role and responsibilities.
- Foster communication among relevant supports within the program, agency, and outside the agency.
- Some college education is preferred.
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 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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