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Special education school with integrated therapies

Program Supervisor

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRockland County, NY, USA$66.3k /yrIn-person

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.
  • The candidate must have a highly flexible personality type.
  • Flexibility to respond to calls and programmatic needs beyond regular work hours is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
  • Ability to learn and use Workforce Management software to carry out essential business processes is required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the health, safety, and habilitation of the people supported, consistent with agency philosophy and department practices.
  • Ensure an 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 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 meetings and staff meetings to ensure effective communication; attend regional and agency supervisor meetings as directed; and actively participate in planning meetings for the people supported.
  • Foster interagency collaboration.
  • Bring the organizational culture to life.
  • Ensure a work environment free from harassment and discrimination.
  • Participate actively in hiring, including interviewing and selecting appropriate staff based on program needs.
  • Maintain direct relationships with staff and build staff morale.
  • Foster staff 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 its responsibilities.
  • Foster communication and maintain professional relationships among relevant supports within the program, agency, and outside the agency.
  • 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 communications.
  • Report and monitor incidents and assist with investigations.
  • Perform current and future responsibilities as needed by the department under the supervision of the supervisor or manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • A BA/BS 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

Special education school with integrated therapies

Manhattan Star Academy is a private, non-profit day school serving ages 3–21 with developmental needs, offering preschool through upper school under the YAI Network. It combines academics with comprehensive therapies (occupational, physical, speech-language, counseling) delivered during the school day, using a developmentally based, Montessori-inspired approach in small classes. The campus uses sensory-friendly facilities and technology such as smart boards and iPads to support learning and track progress, and it runs a transition program with vocational training and internships. Its differentiators are the integrated therapy model, a specialized environment for neuro-developmental disabilities, and a clear path from early education to post-secondary readiness with individualized support.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$330K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2023

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