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MGH Aspire
Group Specialist Saturday Autism Programming
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A Program Officer oversees the development of an organization's programs. This may includes staff development, project management, implementation and daily management of activities. May also oversee funds and budgets.
$105,183 / year median in Massachusetts
+7% projected growth
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Group Specialist - Saturday Autism Programming MGH Aspire Newton, MA Job Details Part-time $19.50 - $23.50 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Stress management Experience working with individuals with autism Adolescents Working with youth Full Job Description Job Overview 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. 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. Explorations is a Saturday program, based in Newton, where teens, aged 14-22 years old, participate in supported recreational and social activities while learning a variety of practical life skills out in the community. Community trips take place throughout the metro Boston area and typically utilize public transportation. Staff in the Explorations program support teens during community outings and structured program activities, facilitating participation within the group. Tasks of the role include implementing interventions, supports, and strategies for program participants; supporting teens in conversations/small talk, monitoring teens and overall safety in the community, supporting teens in paying/budgeting, completing daily notes, and setup/cleanup of the space. At times the Group Specialist would be independently responsible for a small group of 3-4 teens in the community. Prior experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum is preferred and the position requires a commitment to lead the group(s) for all sessions during the semester to ensure structure and consistency for participants.