BFT Aspire Camp Staff - Assistant Site Manager Summer Program
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Somerville | |
| 399 Revolution Drive (Show on map) | |
 Feb 12, 2025 | |
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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 Adventure 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 Assistant Site Manager is a seasonal position working with either our Lower Camp (ages 5-9) or Upper Camp (ages 10-13), both housed at our summer camp location: Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA. The Assistant Site Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting designated groups to be successful in the camp environment, specifically supervising staff and providing hands-on guidance around positive behavior support plans (both general and acute). In addition, the Assistant Site Manager will work with the Site Manager to help manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned site. This includes supporting both the participants and the staff, maintaining accurate records of camp policies and procedures, and ensuring that the assigned site operates as efficiently and effectively as possible. All Assistant Site Managers are responsible for collaborating with Site Managers to coordinate administrative, clinical, and programmatic aspects of their assigned sites. This position is a member of the summer camp leadership team. *We invite neurodivergent candidates to apply. Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities) 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. 8. In collaboration with Group Leaders and Assistant Group Leaders, complete end-of-summer camper summaries and send to supervisor before the final day of the program (August 8th). QUALIFICATIONS Education Degree: Bachelor's Degree Field of Study: Interest in a related field Required or Preferred Prior experience working with neurodivergent children and/or adolescents Required or Preferred Physical Requirements
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