BFT Aspire Camp Staff - Group Leader Summer Program

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.

Group Leaders are responsible for supervising a group of 4-6 participants at all times while at camp, and for leading them in a variety of outdoor and indoor age-appropriate activities. Group Leaders are responsible for applying social support and behavior management techniques to help campers achieve individual and group goals; guiding their campers to participate in groups led by other professionals such as the music specialist, art specialist, etc.; and for supporting and mentoring the Assistant Group Leader assigned to work with them. Group Leaders must have a desire to help children with neurological or developmental challenges develop their social skills, self-esteem and self worth and to help them succeed and have fun.

• Enrolled in, or graduate of, Bachelor or Master’s degree in related field

• Prior experience working with children and adolescents 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.

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

• Basic math and writing skills.

• Ability to work independently and be flexible.

• Ability to exhibit a calm and empathetic demeanor.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

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

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.