BFT Aspire - Assistant Manager Summer Explorations Teen Program

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

2d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire, a Massachusetts General Hospital program, specializes in helping children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum achieve success. Our programming is uniquely designed to help participants with Asperger profiles develop positive self-awareness, stress management and social competency skills so they can succeed at home, school, work and in community settings. Aspire offers year-round programming for individuals aged 5 years to adult, including weekly social groups, adventure summer camp for children, six-week summer programs for teens and young adults, and special events. For over thirty years, Aspire has championed individuals on the spectrum. We are dedicated to understanding and serving this population of exceptional individuals. Our structured therapeutic programming is guided by our comprehensive knowledge of who our participants are and our mission to best support them. Explorations is a six-week weekday summer program, based in Newton, where teens, aged 14-19 years old, participate in supported recreational and social activities while learning a variety of practical life skills out in the community. Community trips take place throughout the metro Boston area (Faneuil Hall, Prudential Center, movie theater, bowling, museums, and restaurants) and typically utilize public transportation

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Interest in a related field
Prior experience working with neurodivergent children and/or adolescents
Have current First Aid/CPR certification. Training can be accessed through Aspire.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Interest in a related field

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager is responsible for managing and supervising 4-6 group leaders and assistant group leaders.
Responsibilities include facilitating the implementation of Aspire program curriculum; leading training of staff throughout the program, leading specific activity blocks (e.g., mind/body, social and self-awareness groups); collaborating with group leaders to develop interventions, supports and strategies for program participants; modifying curriculum as needed; maintaining communication with families and accurate record keeping; and supporting compliance of program policies and procedures.
Under the guidance of the Explorations Program Manager, supervise group leaders (gl’s) and assistant group leaders (agl’s) and work with staff to promote participant skill development.
Support staff to problem-solve, facilitate social interaction, manage behaviors, and communicate challenges.
Provide guidance, resources and oversight to group leaders as they design clear and appropriate goals for each group member, assess progress, and design interventions to foster further growth.
Implement curriculum and lead activity blocks specifically focused on: social competency, self-awareness and stress management.
Work with group leaders to develop individualized plans to support program participants.
Facilitate and lead required participant and family meetings, including orientation and parent conferences.
Lead weekly supervision meetings with assigned staff, attend daily staff meetings and regular professional development, including 40 hours of pre-program training, and promote a collaborative and participant-focused culture amongst program staff.
Maintain the rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations, and promote the health and safety of program participants and staff at all times.
Complete evaluation forms, incident reports, end-of-program reports, and other assigned paperwork in a timely manner.
Maintain records and documentation outlined in the Policies and Procedures manual.
Work collaboratively with area agencies to ensure Aspires ongoing positive relationships with community, including school personnel, MGH staff, transportation personnel, Department of Public Health, etc.