BFT Aspire Transitions Specialist - Teen Summer Program

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

The Transitions Specialist is responsible for leading a small group of participants through their weekly activities and program offerings. Two days a week, this includes supervising the group at a designated volunteer work site providing oversight, job coaching, social support and career skill training. The remaining three days are spent with participants at the program base, in Lexington, co-facilitating activities, implementing Aspire curriculum and facilitating interventions, supports, and strategies. The Transition Specialist also supports participants though weekly field trips and transition activities including college exploration.

*We invite neurodivergent candidates to apply

• Lead a group of young adults through daily work site responsibilities, supporting them in the areas of communication, social competency, stress management, self-awareness and specific job site skills. In collaboration with your supervisor and the individual, 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.
• Collaborate with Aspire leadership staff to create and implement therapeutic interventions and problem-solve social, behavioral, and programmatic challenges.
• Use Aspire-taught therapeutic strategies to support social competency across settings and social connection amongst participants throughout the program.
• Respect the rules and regulations set forth by collaborating agencies and support participants in their understanding of these rules; this includes work sites, other community spaces that Aspire shares and visits.
• 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. Maintain the rules of confidentiality and all HIPAA expectations.
• Attend and participate in all 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.
• Be an active participant in your supervision process; this includes setting goals in discussion with your supervisor and incorporating feedback provided.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Desire to work 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. Ability to solve problems collaboratively with staff

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%)