BFT Aspire Camp Staff - Boston, United States - Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

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.

The Clinical Floater is a seasonal position working at both our Lower Camp (ages 5-8/9) or Upper Camp (ages 9-13), both housed at our summer camp location: Aspire Summer Camp at Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA. The Clinical Floater is responsible for helping to manage the clinical needs of both participants and staff at his/her designated site, both acute and generalized. This includes serving as a resource in a variety of therapeutic models that foster growth in the areas of social pragmatics, stress and anxiety management, and self-awareness. The Clinical Floater will be expected to both individually demonstrate proficiency in these skills as well as provide consultation and training to others in effective use. In addition, this individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and camp policies and procedures, and ensuring that the assigned site operates as efficiently and effectively as possible. This position includes summer camp leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field, or bachelor's degree with significant related experience (e.g.' social work, speech therapy, education, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, occupational therapy, or psychology).

• Prior experience working with participants and adolescents with special needs required.

• Solid managerial skills

• 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

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

• Good basic math and writing skills.

• Ability to work independently and be flexible.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• 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.