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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.
Qualifications
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.
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).
Education
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree Required
Degree: Master’s Degree Field of Study: Enrolled in or graduate of a graduate program in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, or other mental health field. Required or ☒ Preferred
Work Experience
Prior experience working with neurodivergent children and/or adolescents ☒ Required or ☐ Preferred
Prior leadership experience ☐ Required or ☒ Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Desire to work in a team environment
2. Desire and ability to work in an outdoor setting
3. Ability to work independently
4. Ability to demonstrate a calm demeanor with children, caregivers, and staff
5. Ability to solve problems collaboratively with staff
6. Desire to help participants feel safe, succeed, and have fun
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing (67-100%)
- Walking (67-100%)
- Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs – 35lbs
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs – 35lbs
- Gross 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
Employee Type
Temporary
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.71 – $24.28/Hourly
Grade
2
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