Associate Manager for Autism Programs
Associate Manager for Autism Programs
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Program Director the Associate Program Manager for Teen and Adult Services assists in the direction supervision and growth of Aspires programs for teens and adults with autism spectrum disorder levels 1 and 2 and related profiles. The Associate Program Manager will be designated as a primary leader of specific teen/adult summer programming (i.e. Transitions Explorations) and provide support for other teen/adult programming. The Associate Program Manager coordinates the Aspire intake processes for teen and adult programming and conducts intakes for teen and adult services throughout the year.The Associate Program Manager assists in the further development/implementation of high-quality clinical services to meet the needs of the individuals/families served by Aspire. Principle duties include: collaborating with the Program Director to function as on-site leadership for designated summer programs; developing and implementing curriculum for program services and leading groups during the academic year; and coordination of the Aspire intake process throughout the year.
Position includes leading groups on Saturdays during the academic year.
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree Required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Licensure not required.
Experience
Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals/families with autism spectrum disorder.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
-Working knowledge and/or expertise in many of these areas: social thinking sensory processing group development behavioral management and adolescent and emerging adult development.
-Desire to provide direct instruction in social organizational and life skills to adolescents and adults.
-Knowledge and understanding of individuals with social-cognitive deficits including Aspergers Syndrome and ASD.
-Knowledge of theoretical basis for running social skill groups.
-Ability to work independently and be flexible.
-Ability to write summary reports using both clinical and word processing/computer skills.
-Desire to work with disadvantaged youth and families.
-Strong interpersonal skills. Desire to work in team-based environment.
-Program design and development experience preferred.
-Leadership skills (ability to provide feedback modeling and teambuilding).
-Problem solving skills (ability to identify problems recommend solutions make effective decisions).
-Team building skills (ability to supervise and build a strong working team).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients families healthcare teams and external providers.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to assess complex situations.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Carrying Occasionally
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
