BFT Aspire Camp Staff - Explorations Assistant Group Leader - Teen Summer Program
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Somerville | |
| 399 Revolution Drive (Show on map) | |
 Feb 13, 2025 | |
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Aspire is a program of Mass General Brigham that serves teens and young adults with social cognition challenges, including Asperger's Syndrome, High-Cognitive Autism, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and autism spectrum disorder that focuses on helping teens develop increased self-awareness, social competency, and stress management skills. The Assistant Group Leader works at Aspire's Explorations Summer Program for teens aged 14-19, based in Newton. The Assistant Group Leader works closely with the Group Leader to lead a group of approximately 6-8 teens during community outings and structured program activities. Tasks of the role include co-leading program activities; implementing interventions, supports, and strategies for program participants; supporting the group leader and participants during program activities; maintaining accurate timekeeping and record keeping; and complying with program goals, policies and procedures.
1. Attend a 40-hour orientation, all staff meetings, trainings, supervision, planning sessions, and every day of the program as scheduled. 2. Attend all required participant and family meetings, including orientation and parent conferences. 3. Maintain the health and safety of program participants and staff at all times. 4. Coordinate medication administration based on provided training. 5. 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. 6. Maintain the rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations. 7. Collaborate with Aspire leadership staff to problem-solve social interaction, behavioral, and programmatic issues. 8. Collaborate with staff to develop and implement therapeutic interventions, e.g. social stories, behavior support plans, etc. Work with staff in the planning and presentation of such lessons. 9. Respect the rules and regulations set forth by collaborating agencies; this includes work sites, Hale Reservation and other community spaces that Aspire shares and visits. QUALIFICATIONS Education Degree: High School Diploma or EquivalentField of Study: Enrolled in or graduate of undergraduate program in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, or other mental health field. Required or Preferred Work Experience Have current First Aid/CPR certification.Training can be accessed through Aspire. Required or Preferred Physical Requirements
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