BFT Aspire Assistant Manager Summer Explorations Teen Program

Somerville, NJ - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 23

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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

Job Summary: 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

Qualifications

Essential Functions (Key Roles & 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.

*We invite neurodivergent candidates to apply.

Under the guidance of the Explorations Program Manager supervise group leaders (gls) and assistant group leaders (agls) 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Degree: Bachelors Degree Field of Study: Interest in a related field Required or Preferred
Degree: Masters Degree Field of Study: Interest in a related field Required or Preferred Licenses and Certifications

Work Experience

Prior experience working with neurodivergent children and/or adolescents Required or Preferred

Type of experience:
Have current First Aid/CPR can be accessed through Aspire. Required or Preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing (67-100%)
Walking (67-100%)
Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Employee Type

Temporary

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.36 - $23.80/Hourly

Grade

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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Required Experience:

Manager

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