BFT Aspire Assist Group Leader Saturday Programming
Mass General Brigham
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.
Job description
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.
Teen social groups meet during the academic year, once per week for 75-90 minutes. Participants are matched in a peer cohort of four to eight participants, led by Aspire staff. Aspire group leaders use the excitement and motivation of shared passions to teach and practice skills through structured activities and with the support of real-time feedback.
Qualifications
Assistant Group Leaders (AGLs) work under the direction of Group Leaders and are responsible for supporting the 4-7 teens in their group. Tasks of the role include implementing interventions, supports, and strategies for program participants; supporting teens in conversations/small talk, modeling participation and supporting engagement among group members.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
- Support neurodivergent teens in the areas of social competency, self-awareness and stress management.
- Collaborate with Aspire leadership staff to problem-solve social interaction, behavioral and programmatic issues.
- Maintain 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.
- Maintain the rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations.
Requirements
- Prior experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum is preferred
- Commitment to support the group(s) for all sessions during the semester
- Ability to support neurodivergent teens in social competency, self-awareness and stress management
- Ability to collaborate with Aspire leadership staff to problem-solve social interaction, behavioral and programmatic issues
- Ability to maintain health and safety of program participants and staff
- Ability to complete evaluation forms, incident reports, end of program reports, and other assigned paperwork in a timely manner
- Maintain records and documentation per Policies and Procedures manual
- Maintain rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.