BFT Aspire Camp Staff - Therapeutic Floater Summer Program at Partner's Healthcare in Somerville, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


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Job Summary
Aspire is a program of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Partners Healthcare Systems that serves more than 200 participants, teens, and young adults with social cognition challenges, including Asperger's Syndrome, High-Cognitive Autism, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. Aspire Summer Camp serves 100 participants aged 5-13 who have the cognitive capacity for solid peer connections but who lack the understanding and skill set to form those connections. The summer program is an immersive experience in which campers are placed into well-matched groups, with participant-to-staff ratios no greater than 3:1. Participants engage in outdoor education activities, such as hiking and fishing, theme-based curriculum, such as art or recreation, and skill building lessons to support in the development of social skills, stress management strategies, and self-awareness.
The Therapeutic Floater is a seasonal position working at both our Lower Camp (ages 5-9) or Upper Camp (ages 9-13), both housed at our summer camp location: Aspire Adventure Camp at Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA. The Floater is responsible for helping to manage the therapeutic needs of participants at their designated site in collaboration with their 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 Floater 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 camp policies and procedures and ensuring that the assigned site operates as efficiently and effectively as possible. This position is a member of the summer camp leadership team.


*We invite neurodivergent candidates to apply.



Qualifications


1. Provide leadership and support to assigned groups, including modeling, guiding, and observing Assistant Group Leaders/Group Leaders; relationship building with campers; developing and supporting the implementation of support plans for specific campers; 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 Site Managers to determine the needs of campers and staff; take a leadership role in staff therapeutic trainings and professional development.
4. Attend all staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and planning sessions as relevant to role, including designated leadership team meetings; these are scheduled during assigned staff hours. Specific leadership meetings may be scheduled beyond 8am-4pm. Staff will be given advance notice of these meetings and will be compensated for their time.
5. Maintain the rules of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
6. Provide consultation to staff regarding assessment and support of participants' specific therapeutic needs throughout the camp day; suggest targeted interventions and follow-up to determine effectiveness.


7. Communicate with caregivers, families and outside providers around tailored supports and individual needs.
8. Follow Aspire's behavior management and discipline policies; apply them in a calm, positive, controlled manner and support others to do so.
9. 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.



QUALIFICATIONS



Education
Degree: Bachelor's Degree Field of Study: Interest in a related field ☒ Required or ☐ Preferred
Degree: Master's Degree Field of Study: Interest in a related field ☐ Required or ☒ Preferred

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


0



Employee Type


Temporary



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.



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