BFT Aspire Assist Group Leader - Summer Program

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Job Summary

Assistant Group Leaders (AGLs) play an important role at Aspire Adventure Camp. AGLs work under the direction of more experienced Group Leaders and are responsible for supervising the 4-7 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 help neurodivergent children develop their social skills, self-esteem, and self-worth while helping them succeed and have fun.

*We invite neurodivergent candidates to apply.

1. Lead a group of 4-7 campers through daily camp activities, actively engaging with them during the activities, transitions, and down time. Model engaged behavior when participating in Specialist-led activities. Use Aspire-taught therapeutic interventions to support your group members to participate in each activity to the best of their abilities.
2. In collaboration with your Group Leader, supervisor, caregivers of your participants, and the individual, design clear and appropriate goals for each group member. Review your group members’ goals with them daily, assess progress, and design interventions to foster further growth.
3. Help your group members develop and practice social skills, stress management strategies and self-awareness. With your supervisor and Group Leader, identify skill deficits shared among group members in these three areas and select or design and deliver lessons during daily Morning Meetings with your assigned group.
4. With your Group Leader and supervisor oversight, co-plan and co-run activities for your group during Morning Meeting and Group Leader-led blocks.

5. Attend and participate in all staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and planning sessions as relevant to the role; these are scheduled during assigned staff hours.
6. Maintain the rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations.
7. Complete pre-camp participant record review forms, daily progress notes, communication logs, incident reports, end-of-camp summaries, and other forms in a timely manner. Plan for and actively participate in a mid-summer conference with the parent(s)/caregiver(s) of each group member.
8. Communicate professionally with the parent(s)/caregiver(s) of children in your group.
9. Be an active participant in your supervision process; this includes setting goals in discussion with your supervisor and incorporating feedback provided.

Education
Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent Field of Study: Interest in a related field ☒ Required or ☐ Preferred

Work Experience

Type of experience: Prior experience working with children and adolescents ☒ Required or ☐ Preferred
Type of experience: Prior experience working with neurodivergent children and/or adolescents ☐ 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 solve problems collaboratively with staff
5. Desire to help participants feel safe, succeed, and have fun
6. Ability to demonstrate a calm demeanor with children, caregivers, and staff

Pay Range

Grade

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework