BFT Aspire Explorations Assist Group Leader - Teen Summer Program

The Assistant Group Leader works closely with the Group Leader to lead a group of approximately 6-8 teens during community outings and structured program activities. Tasks of the role include co-leading program activities; implementing interventions, supports, and strategies for program participants; supporting the group leader and participants during program activities; maintaining accurate timekeeping and record keeping; and complying with program goals, policies and procedures.

*We invite neurodivergent candidates to apply

1. Support a group of 6-8 teens through daily activities, actively engaging with them during the activities, transitions, and down time. Model engaged behavior and use Aspire-taught therapeutic interventions to support your group members to participate in each activity to the best of their abilities. Attend a 40-hour orientation, all staff meetings, trainings, supervision, planning sessions, and every day of the program as scheduled.

2. In collaboration with your Group Leader, supervisor, and the program participant, 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. Prioritize the health and safety of program participants and staff at all times.

4. Attend and participate in all staff meetings, supervision, and planning sessions as relevant to the role, including 40 hours of pre-program training.

5. Aid in the completion of 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.

6. Maintain the rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations.

7. Collaborate with your Group Leader and Aspire leadership staff to implement therapeutic interventions and problem-solve social, behavioral, and programmatic challenges.

8. Be an active participant in your supervision process; this includes setting goals in discussion with your supervisor and incorporating feedback provided.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Interest in working in a team environment.

2. Openness to receiving feedback on interactional skills with families, participants, and staff and integrating into behavior.

3. Desire and ability to work in multiple settings.

4. Ability to work independently and exhibit a calm demeanor.

5. Flexibility to solve problems collaboratively with other staff and participants.

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

Field of Study: Enrolled in or graduate of undergraduate program in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, or other mental health field - required.

Have current First Aid/CPR certification - Training can be accessed through Aspire - required.