BFT Aspire Explorations Therapeutic Float

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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

The Therapeutic Float is responsible for helping to manage the therapeutic needs of participants in collaboration with their group leaders, assistant group leaders and leadership staff. This includes serving as a resource in a variety of therapeutic models that foster growth in the areas of social pragmatics, stress and anxiety management, and self-awareness. The Float will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in these skills and provide consultation and training to staff in effective strategies. In addition, this individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate records about program policies and procedures and ensuring that the assigned site operates as efficiently and effectively as possible.

*We invite neurodivergent candidates to apply.

1. 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
2. Support group leaders in designing developmentally appropriate program plans matched to the social, emotional, and self-awareness needs of the group and specific individuals
3. 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
4. Attend all staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and planning sessions as relevant to role, including designated leadership team meetings.
5. Maintain the rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations and promote the health and safety of program participants and staff at all times.
6. 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.

7. Communicate with caregivers, families and outside providers around tailored support and individual needs.

8. 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.

Degree: Bachelor's Degree required, master's degree preferred.

Have current First Aid/CPR certification, required Training can be accessed through Aspire.

Type of experience:
Prior experience working with neurodivergent children and/or adolescents ☒ Required or ☐ Preferred

Prior leadership experience ☐ Required or ☒ Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Desire to work in a team environment
2. Desire and ability to work in an outdoor setting
3. Ability to work independently
4. Ability to solve problems collaboratively with staff
5. Desire to help participants feel safe, succeed, and have fun
6. Ability to demonstrate a calm demeanor with children, caregivers, and staff

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) 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

Onsite

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Temporary

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
$17.36 - $23.80/Hourly

Grade
2

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