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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 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.
Qualifications
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.
2. Ensure that each group has a well-designed, developmentally appropriate program plan matched to the social, emotional, and self-awareness needs of the group.
3. Collaborate regularly with Site Managers to determine the needs of staff and 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 time.
5. Maintain the rules of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
6. Communicate with and support Curriculum Specialists (i.e. Art, STEM, Music, etc.) to connect with all relevant program meetings, remain up-to-date on participant support plans, and develop appropriate program curricula.
7. Support staff to maintain all sites in a clean, safe manner.
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
Degree: Master's Degree Field of Study: Interest in a related field ☒ Required or ☐ Preferred Licenses and Certifications
Work Experience
Prior experience working with neurodivergent children and/or adolescents ☒ Required or ☐ Preferred
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 - 35lbsCarrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbsGross 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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