Anderson Center for Autism

Day Habilitation Site Supervisor

Day Habilitation Services - Poughkeepsie, NY - Full Time

Are you a strong leader who enjoys developing staff, creating meaningful learning opportunities, and helping adults with autism achieve their goals?

Do you believe quality services begin with strong leadership, person-centered planning, and a commitment to positive quality-of-life outcomes?

Are you ready to lead a dedicated team while helping individuals build skills, increase independence, and engage more fully in their communities?

As a Day Habilitation Supervisor at Anderson Center for Autism, you will provide leadership and operational oversight for one of our LifeLong Learning Center locations. You'll ensure that participants receive high-quality, person-centered services while supporting staff development, overseeing instructional programming, and promoting meaningful quality-of-life outcomes. Working closely with Day Habilitation Instructors, Day Habilitation Specialists, families, and agency leadership, you'll help create a learning environment where participants can thrive and achieve their individual goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who enjoys balancing program oversight, staff supervision, curriculum implementation, community engagement, and quality assurance. Through your leadership, you'll help ensure the highest standards of service delivery while fostering a positive, engaging culture for both participants and staff.

What You Will Do as a Day Habilitation Supervisor
  • You will oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and program activities within the LifeLong Learning Center to ensure safe, effective, and participant-centered services.
  • You will supervise, coach, and develop Day Habilitation Instructors and Day Habilitation Specialists through ongoing feedback, training, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
  • You will ensure Life Plan goals, supports, and services are implemented consistently and documented accurately in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
  • You will oversee instructional programming, curriculum implementation, assessments, community activities, volunteer opportunities, and vocational experiences that promote participant growth and independence.
  • You will monitor program quality through documentation reviews, compliance monitoring, safeguards, audits, personal allowance reviews, and other quality assurance activities.
  • You will support the implementation of Anderson's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework by monitoring fidelity, identifying training needs, and promoting best practices.
  • You will maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming program environment while responding to emergencies, coordinating facility needs, and supporting health and safety initiatives.
  • You will foster meaningful participant experiences that promote learning, community inclusion, personal growth, and enhanced quality of life.

What You Can Bring to the Team
  • A passion for supporting adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and staff development skills.
  • The ability to balance operational oversight with person-centered service delivery.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
  • A commitment to quality programming, compliance, and positive participant outcomes.
  • The ability to build collaborative relationships with participants, families, staff, and community partners.
  • Alignment with Anderson's mission, values, and Quality of Life philosophy.

The Qualifications We Seek
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Leadership, supervisory, or program coordination experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or related populations preferred.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to maintain all agency-required certifications and training requirements.

In Addition, We Expect That You
  • Maintain qualifications in all agency-required crisis intervention procedures.
  • Remain capable of assisting with crisis intervention and emergency response activities when needed.
  • Support emergency evacuation procedures and facility safety initiatives.
  • Ensure staff compliance with agency policies, procedures, and training requirements.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Anderson's QUALITY OF LIFE Expectation:
To actively support Anderson's mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.

A Benefits Package Designed to Optimize YOUR Quality of Life Too:
  • Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (starting in your first year!)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Wellness program
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
  • Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
  • Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

And much, much more!
To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit.

Pay Range: $27.00 - $29.50 Hourly; Based on experience and education

Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life?
A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism.

Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!

Apply today. You'll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!

Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team
If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you've envisioned.

Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.

And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.

In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you'll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.

Our Mission at Anderson Center for Autism: To optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism.

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This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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