BFT Aspire Explorations Summer Program Manager - Teen Program
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
- Master's Degree, preferred
- Enrolled in or graduate of a graduate program in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, or other mental health field.
- Have current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Desire to work in a team environment
- Desire and ability to work in an outdoor setting
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to solve problems collaboratively with staff
- Desire to help participants feel safe, succeed, and have fun
- Ability to demonstrate a calm demeanor with children, caregivers, and staff
Responsibilities
- Supervise all staff and work with leadership staff to promote programmatic excellence. Support staff to promote participant growth, problem-solve, facilitate social interaction, manage behaviors, and communicate challenges.
- Provide guidance, resources and oversight to all staff as they design clear and appropriate goals for each group member, assess progress, and design interventions to foster further growth.
- Oversee the implementation of curriculum and activity blocks specifically focused on: social competency, self-awareness and stress management. Work with group leaders to develop individualized plans to support program participants.
- Lead and/or support required participant and family meetings, including orientation and parent conferences.
- Facilitate daily staff meetings and regular professional development, communicate clearly and directly with staff, participate actively in group supervision 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 Aspire’s ongoing positive relationships with community, including school personnel, MGH staff, transportation personnel, Department of Public Health, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
