GENERAL PURPOSE: The Health Center Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of health center services at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for providing daily, on-call, and weekly health center services for all persons, working in tandem with the wellness supervisor to provide mental, emotional, and social health at camp. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.
Pay Range: $576 - $620/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Date: May-August (exact dates TBD)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)
- General Responsibilities
- Participate as an active member of the camp staff team within all aspects of camp program.
- Work with assistant health center supervisor, wellness supervisor, executive director, and camp nurse, and camp directors to provide health care for all persons within camp program.
- Work under the oversight supervision of executive director.
- Work under the technical supervision and medication administration of a licensed RN and physician who is on-call to provide health care and services as written within the camps standing orders.
- Work within the communicable disease plan to ensure safe and healthy practices and measures are taken to help mitigate the spread of illness.
- Accountable for the weekly and daily health screening procedures and results of campers.
- Communicate and advise staff on camper accommodations to provide for special medical/health/wellness considerations.
- Maintain constant and professional communication with caregivers regarding the health care and services provided to campers.
- Provide support in the routine and emergency health procedures in consultation with the executive camp director and in keeping with established guidelines.
- Provide a comfortable, soothing, and caring health care environment and space for all persons.
- Responsible for the cleanliness, organization, care, maintenance, and inventory of the health center & medication delivery room.
- Responsible for the housekeeping and laundry of the health center, including biohazard laundry.
- Responsible for communicating health/medical supply and equipment requisitions.
- Camper Leadership & Supervision
- At all times, act in loco parentis regarding the health services for all campers in overnight camp sessions.
- Accountable for assuring campers receive quality health care and medications as directed.
- Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
- Provide overnight supervision and care to campers and staff when housed in health center.
- Staff Leadership & Supervision
- Perform ongoing health/medical/first aid support for camp staff and campers.
- Continually advise staff on the camp-wide health procedures & practices.
- Provide health/first aid advice according to procedures.
- Verify first aid and medical reports. Follow up on treatment given. Monitor staff first aid treatment throughout the season.
- Administration
- Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
- Accountable for the documentation and review of the health/medical practices and procedures at camp.
- Participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camps strategic planning.
- Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, CampMinder, Office365, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook.
- Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
- Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
- Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as necessary.
- Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & health care services are positive and appropriate.
- Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES- Work plans are developed with the Executive Camp Director & Camp Nurse in conjunction with camp strategic plan, budget, and policies.
- Provide and/or support camp-wide emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
- Provide and/or support wellness practices, mental, social, and emotional health in conjunction with the wellness supervisor.
- Provide support as necessary to all operational, program, cabin leadership, and director staff.
- Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
- Maintain positive relationships with health and emergency service providers.
GSCO CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES- In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
- Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
- Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Formal Training
- Some college preferred or equivalent post high school experience.
- Minimum of a Colorado State licensed certified nursing assistant (CNA), EMT, or equivalent education/training.
- Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications: First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, Medication Administration.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
- Experience within the health care industry.
- Flexible and adaptable dealing with changing situations, environment, and procedures.
- Experience within crisis management.
- Preferred experience or desire for working with children.
- Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
- Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Preferred experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff.
- Willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with 5 years of driving experience.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED - PPE
- First-aid supplies, emergency, and health care equipment.
- Health records and forms, reports, insurance claim forms, etc.
- Subject to injuries from falls, accidental strikes, cuts from equipment, etc.
- Computer and related software, telephone, copiers, and equipment commonly found in an office environment.?