Assistant Supervisor AnchorPoint Crisis Residence

About the role

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years. The Assistant Supervisor provides direct care, supervision, and support to children and adolescents residing in the agency's Children’s Crisis Residence, AnchorPoint. This short‑term, therapeutic program serves youth experiencing emotional or behavioral crises, offering stabilization and skill development in a safe, structured, and trauma‑informed environment. The Assistant Supervisor assumes leadership responsibilities as assigned by the program Supervisor, interfaces with youth and youth counselors, carries out agency programming while on shift, and acts in place of the Supervisor when absent, handling duties such as scheduling, timesheets, and interacting with department heads to facilitate activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to resident youth.
• Implement agency programming and therapeutic interventions during shifts.
• Serve as the acting Supervisor in the Supervisor’s absence.
• Manage scheduling and timesheet completion.
• Coordinate with department heads to facilitate program activities.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and trauma‑informed environment.

Schedule

• Sunday: 8 am – 8 pm
• Monday/Tuesday: 7 am – 5 pm
• Wednesday: 7 am – 3 pm
• Thursday‑Saturday: OFF

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• AAS degree.
• Minimum two years of child‑care experience (or two years combined with a High School diploma or equivalent).
• Valid New York State driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical, pre‑placement drug screen (PPD), and annual physical and PPD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree.
• CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer certification.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off, including 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays, and 9 sick days annually.
• Supportive work environment.