BFT Aspire Group Leader - Teen​/Adult Programming

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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 socialcompetency 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 tobest support them.

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. Prior experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum is preferred and the position requires a commitment to lead the group(s) for all sessions during the semester to ensure structure and consistency for participants.

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, completingdaily 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.

Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasional (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasional (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasional (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasional (3-33%) Stooping Occasional (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasional (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 $17.71 - $24.28/Hourly Grade 3

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