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Job Title: Residential Supervisor 2

About the Position:

We are currently seeking a high energy, self-starting individual to supervise the Supportive Living Units (SLUs) in Brooklyn, New York. A person's managerial and clinical skills will be maximized in an interdisciplinary team environment, where there is ongoing support and training.

The SLU Supervisor 2 is responsible for providing staff training, mentoring and supervision of 15-50 Direct Support Professionals, or based on program needs. The Supervisor 2 will need to be able to provide program oversight, 

quality assurance, maintain NYS regulations, oversee clinical programming, be an advocate for the people we support and be a liaison with families.

The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working directly with people of all ages with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities, creating new opportunities for Living, Loving, Working, and Learning. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic Supervisor to work with this active group of people, who has the ability to handle challenging situations with patience and understanding.

Program Description

The Brooklyn Supportive Living Units (SLUs) have 31 people that we support in apartments throughout the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Some of the people we support live alone in their own apartments while some have roommates. Most of the people we support go out into the community, to medical appointments, and to job sites independently.

The people living in the SLUs are independent with most of their activities of daily living, and assertively communicate their wants & needs. Staff encourage residents to go out, travel, and socialize with their peers & members of the community. Staff encourage independent and responsible decision making and actions by the people we support. Staff are trained and expected to provide individualized supports to each unique person.

Mission Statement YAI:

YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring health, safety, and habilitation of the people we support consistent with agency philosophy and 

department practices.

• 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, when necessary.
• Promoting and maintaining the excellence of the programs
• Developing professional, empathic relationships with family members ensuring they are included in the team 

process. 

• Leading and facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings and staff meetings to ensure effective communication. 

Attend regional and agency supervisor meeting or as directed by your supervisor. Attending and actively 

participating in the planning meeting for the people we support. 

• Fostering interagency collaboration
• Bringing the organizational culture to life
• Ensuring a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination
• Playing an active role in the hiring process; interviewing and selecting appropriate staff based on program needs
• Maintaining direct relationship with staff
• Building staff morale
• Fostering professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations.
• Supervising staff to ensure they are meeting the needs of the people we support and agency standards.
• Utilizing participatory management
• Fostering the Open-Door Policy
• Maintaining oversight and compliance of systems specific to role and responsibilities
• Fostering communication and maintaining professional between relevant supports including those within the 

program, within the agency, and supports outside the agency

• Overseeing all financial systems, maintaining records for the people we support and program expenditures.
• Operating the program within budgetary guidelines. 
• Maintaining a safe environment for staff and the people we support and reporting any hazardous conditions. 
• Ensuring the completion and maintenance of all paperwork and written records related to individual treatment. This includes but is not limited to medical records, treatment records, progress reports, data collection, behavior 

reports, incident reports, billing records, and all written communication systems.

• Reporting and monitoring incidents, as well as assist with the investigative process.
• Supervising/Managing multiple teams and/or systems
• Actively participating in agency committees and/or projects
• Number of programs overseen 1-2, based on complexity and need. 
• 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. 

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS strongly preferred 
• Prior experience supervising front line staff required
• Prior Direct Support Professional experience preferred
• Background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health required

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
• Takes initiative
• Highly flexible personality type
• Valid Driver's License preferred depending on location
• Flexibility to respond to calls and programmatic needs beyond regular work hours
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn/use Workforce Management software to effectively carry out essential business processes

Compensation:

• $64,350 / year

All 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 Veteran or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal 

Opportunity Employer.

All 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.

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