BFT Aspire Camp Staff - Asst Group Leader Summer Program at Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Aspire is a growing nonprofit organization of the Massachusetts General Hospital. We offer a variety of high-quality therapeutic programs and services that focus on helping children with high cognitive autism spectrum disorders and related profiles develop increased self-awareness, social competency, and stress management skills.


Assistant Group Leaders (AGL) play an important role at Aspire Summer Camp. AGLs work under the direction of more experienced Group Leaders and are responsible for supervising the 4-6 children in their group. AGLs are also responsible for learning social support and behavior management strategies taught at pre-camp training. AGLs model expected behavior and social interactions for children both in their group and the whole camp. AGLs must have a desire to learn and to help children with neurological or developmental challenges develop their social skills, self-esteem and to help them succeed and have fun.



Qualifications

• Enrolled in, or graduate of, Bachelor's program.


• Prior experience working with children and adolescents is required.


• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.


• Openness to receiving feedback on interactional skills with families, participants, and staff.


• Desire and ability to work in outdoor settings (Camp at Hale Only).


• Basic computer skills. MS Word required; knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access helpful.


• Ability to work independently and be flexible.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Ability to exhibit a calm and empathetic demeanor.


• Problem-solving skills.


Desire to help participants feel safe, succeed, and have fun.



EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity 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.