Mass General Brigham Incorporated.
BFT Aspire - Assistant Manager – Summer Transitions; Teen/Adult Program
Mass General Brigham Incorporated., Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel. )Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.**Job Summary**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. 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 to best support them.
Transitions is a six-week weekday summer program, based in Lexington, that offers participants ages 16-22 opportunities to take part in experiences, developing and practicing skills that help with the transition to work and college environments. Social skills and self-awareness education are integrated throughout the program curriculum.**Qualifications****Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)******The **Assistant Manager** is responsible for managing and supervising 3-4 transition specialists. Responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of Aspire program curriculum; leading training of staff throughout the program, leading specific activity blocks (e.g., mind/body, social and self-awareness groups); collaborating with transition specialists to develop interventions, supports and strategies for program participants; modifying curriculum as needed; maintaining communication with families and accurate record keeping; and supporting compliance of program policies and procedures. The APM works onsite primarily at the program location in Lexington and supports at job sites as needed.\**We invite neurodivergent candidates to apply** Under the guidance of the Transitions Program Manager, supervise Transition Specialists and work with staff to promote participant skill development. Support staff to problem-solve, facilitate social interaction, manage behaviors, and communicate challenges.* Provide guidance, resources and oversight to Transition Specialists as they design clear and appropriate goals for each group member, assess progress, and design interventions to foster further growth.* Implement curriculum and lead activity blocks specifically focused on: social competency, self-awareness and stress management. Work with transition specialists to develop individualized plans to support program participants.* Facilitate and lead required participant and family meetings, including orientation and parent conferences.* Attend, participate, and sometimes lead staff meetings, supervision, and planning sessions as relevant to the role, including 40 hours of pre-program training. Attend all required participant and family meetings, including orientation and leading parent conferences.* Maintain the rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations, and promote 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.* Work collaboratively with area agencies to ensure Aspire’s ongoing positive relationships with community, including school personnel, MGH staff, transportation personnel, Department of Public Health, etc.**QUALIFICATIONS**EducationDegree: 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** Licenses and Certifications
**Work Experience**Prior experience working with neurodivergent children and/or adolescents **☒ Required** or ☐ Preferred**Type of experience**:
Have current First Aid/CPR certification. Training can be accessed through Aspire. ☒ **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 - 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**0**Employee Type**Temporary**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Pay Range**$17.36 - $23.80/Hourly**Grade**2At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.**EEO Statement:**1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.## **Mass General Brigham Competency Framework**At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half #J-18808-Ljbffr
Transitions is a six-week weekday summer program, based in Lexington, that offers participants ages 16-22 opportunities to take part in experiences, developing and practicing skills that help with the transition to work and college environments. Social skills and self-awareness education are integrated throughout the program curriculum.**Qualifications****Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)******The **Assistant Manager** is responsible for managing and supervising 3-4 transition specialists. Responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of Aspire program curriculum; leading training of staff throughout the program, leading specific activity blocks (e.g., mind/body, social and self-awareness groups); collaborating with transition specialists to develop interventions, supports and strategies for program participants; modifying curriculum as needed; maintaining communication with families and accurate record keeping; and supporting compliance of program policies and procedures. The APM works onsite primarily at the program location in Lexington and supports at job sites as needed.\**We invite neurodivergent candidates to apply** Under the guidance of the Transitions Program Manager, supervise Transition Specialists and work with staff to promote participant skill development. Support staff to problem-solve, facilitate social interaction, manage behaviors, and communicate challenges.* Provide guidance, resources and oversight to Transition Specialists as they design clear and appropriate goals for each group member, assess progress, and design interventions to foster further growth.* Implement curriculum and lead activity blocks specifically focused on: social competency, self-awareness and stress management. Work with transition specialists to develop individualized plans to support program participants.* Facilitate and lead required participant and family meetings, including orientation and parent conferences.* Attend, participate, and sometimes lead staff meetings, supervision, and planning sessions as relevant to the role, including 40 hours of pre-program training. Attend all required participant and family meetings, including orientation and leading parent conferences.* Maintain the rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations, and promote 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.* Work collaboratively with area agencies to ensure Aspire’s ongoing positive relationships with community, including school personnel, MGH staff, transportation personnel, Department of Public Health, etc.**QUALIFICATIONS**EducationDegree: 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** Licenses and Certifications
**Work Experience**Prior experience working with neurodivergent children and/or adolescents **☒ Required** or ☐ Preferred**Type of experience**:
Have current First Aid/CPR certification. Training can be accessed through Aspire. ☒ **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 - 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**0**Employee Type**Temporary**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Pay Range**$17.36 - $23.80/Hourly**Grade**2At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.**EEO Statement:**1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.## **Mass General Brigham Competency Framework**At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half #J-18808-Ljbffr