BFT Aspire Explorations Therapeutic Float – Summer 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
- Bachelor's Degree required, master's degree preferred.
- Have current First Aid/CPR certification, required Training can be accessed through Aspire.
- Prior experience working with neurodivergent children and/or adolescents ☒ Required
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Prior leadership experience ☒ Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and support to assigned groups, including modeling, guiding, and observing assistant group leaders/group leaders; relationship building with participants; developing and supporting the implementation of support plans for specific participants; providing resources; supporting communication with families and ensuring all supports are aligned with the Aspire philosophy
- Support group leaders in designing developmentally appropriate program plans matched to the social, emotional, and self-awareness needs of the group and specific individuals
- Collaborate regularly with the leadership team to determine the needs of participants and staff; take a leadership role in staff therapeutic training and professional development
- Attend all staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and planning sessions as relevant to role, including designated leadership team meetings.
- Maintain the rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations and promote the health and safety of program participants and staff at all times.
- Provide consultation to staff regarding assessment and support of participants’ specific therapeutic needs throughout the day; suggest targeted interventions and follow-up to determine effectiveness.
- Communicate with caregivers, families and outside providers around tailored support and individual needs.
- Serve as a resource for a variety of curricula and other tools (books, websites, etc.); facilitate staff access to these resources both proactively and for targeted needs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
