BFT Aspire - Assistant Manager - Summer Transitions; Teen/Adult Program

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Jan 05, 2026
Job Summary: 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. Aspire offers year-round programming for individuals aged 5 years to adult, including weekly social groups, adventure summer camp for children, six-week summer programs for teens and young adults, and special events. For over thirty years, Aspire has championed individuals on the spectrum. 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. Transitions is a six-week weekday summer program, based in Lexington, that offers participants ages 16-22 opportunities to take part in experiences, developing and practicing skills that help with the transition to work and college environments. Social skills and self-awareness education are integrated throughout the program curriculum. Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities) The Assistant Manager is responsible for managing and supervising 3-4 transition specialists. Responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of Aspire program curriculum; leading training of staff throughout the program, leading specific activity blocks (e.g., mind/body, social and self-awareness groups); collaborating with transition specialists to develop interventions, supports and strategies for program participants; modifying curriculum as needed; maintaining communication with families and accurate record keeping; and supporting compliance of program policies and procedures. The APM works onsite primarily at the program location in Lexington and supports at job sites as needed. *We invite neurodivergent candidates to apply Under the guidance of the Transitions Program Manager, supervise Transition Specialists and work with staff to promote participant skill development. Support staff to problem-solve, facilitate social interaction, manage behaviors, and communicate challenges. Provide guidance, resources and oversight to Transition Specialists as they design clear and appropriate goals for each group member, assess progress, and design interventions to foster further growth. Implement curriculum and lead activity blocks specifically focused on: social competency, self-awareness and stress management. Work with transition specialists to develop individualized plans to support program participants. Facilitate and lead required participant and family meetings, including orientation and parent conferences. Attend, participate, and sometimes lead staff meetings, supervision, and planning sessions as relevant to the role, including 40 hours of pre-program training. Attend all required participant and family meetings, including orientation and leading parent conferences. Maintain the rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations, and promote the health and safety of program participants and staff at all times. Complete 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. Work collaboratively with area agencies to ensure Aspire's ongoing positive relationships with community, including school personnel, MGH staff, transportation personnel, Department of Public Health, etc. QUALIFICATIONS Education Degree: Bachelor's Degree Required Degree: Master's Degree Field of Study: Enrolled in or graduate of a graduate program in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, or other mental health field. Required or Preferred Licenses and Certifications Work Experience Prior experience working with neurodivergent children and/or adolescents Required or Preferred Type of experience: Have current First Aid/CPR certification.Training can be accessed through Aspire. Required or Preferred Physical Requirements Standing (67-100%) Walking (67-100%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The General Hospital Corporation 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.