BFT Aspire Group Leader Saturday Teen/Adult Programming

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.

Explorations is a Saturday program, based in Newton, where teens, aged 14-22 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 and typically utilize public transportation.

Qualifications

Staff in the Explorations program support teens during community outings and structured program activities, facilitating participation within the group. Tasks of the role include implementing interventions, supports, and strategies for program participants; supporting teens in conversations/small talk, monitoring teens and overall safety in the community, supporting teens in paying/budgeting, completing daily notes, and setup/cleanup of the space. At times the Group Specialist would be independently responsible for a small group of 3-4 teens in the community.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

• Lead neurodivergent teens/adults in planning outings, taking public transportation, budget management and safety in the community.
• Support neurodivergent teens/adults in the areas of social competency, self-awareness and stress management as they navigate trips and outings throughout Boston.
• 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.
• Collaborate with Aspire leadership staff to problem-solve social interaction, behavioral, and programmatic issues.

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%).