Assistant Health Center Supervisor

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Bailey, TX

4d•$510 - $600•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Health Center Supervisor assists with health services at a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp property. Working with the camp nurse and/or Health Center Supervisor, the role provides daily, on-call, and weekly health services and supports mental, emotional, and social wellness in partnership with the Wellness Supervisor. The position also supports property, hospitality, operations, programming, and cabin leadership as needed, with a focus on providing high-quality service to members, guests, and visitors. The position works under the direction of camp leadership and under the technical supervision of the camp nurse, Health Center Supervisor, and/or an on-call licensed physician. It assists with health screenings, medication administration as delegated, first-aid readiness, routine and emergency care, health-center upkeep, camper and staff supervision, staff training, health documentation, and communication with caregivers and health providers. The role also contributes to camp-wide emergency procedures, wellness practices, and general camp operations. This is a seasonal, full-time, onsite position in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, running May through August on dates to be determined. The employee must live onsite in shared housing and be available on call. The stated pay is $540 per week plus food and lodging, valued at $200. Work may involve nontraditional hours, evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended workdays of up to 22 hours.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications.
Must have a valid driver's license, a driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company, and five years of driving experience.
Experience or desire to work with children.
Ability to adapt to changing situations, environments, and procedures.
Experience within crisis management.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Willingness to develop and facilitate innovative, engaging programs in an informal outdoor setting.
Ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended hours up to 22 hours per day; be on call at all times for health, emergencies, camper supervision, and program implementation.
Ability to live onsite in shared staff and/or camper housing.
Ability to walk or hike more than two miles per day over uneven, unpaved terrain and carry, lift, and/or transfer at least 50 pounds.
Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, handle or feel with hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and balance.
Interpersonal skills to work tactfully and congenially with individuals displaying a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Some college education or equivalent post-high-school experience.
Certified nursing assistant (CNA), EMT, or equivalent work or certification experience.
Experience in the health-care industry.
Experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
Experience leading children, peers, or staff.

Responsibilities

Participate as an active member of the camp staff team across camp programs.
Provide health care under the direction of camp leadership and the technical supervision of the camp nurse, Health Center Supervisor, and/or an on-call licensed physician.
Administer medications as necessary under the delegation and direction of the camp nurse or Health Center Supervisor.
Follow the communicable disease plan and assist with daily and weekly health screening procedures.
Prepare and maintain camp-wide first-aid kits and provide supplies and gear for staff self-carry kits.
Communicate with staff about accommodations for special medical, health, or wellness considerations.
Maintain professional communication with caregivers about health care and services provided to campers.
Support routine and emergency health procedures in consultation with the health supervisor and executive camp director, following established guidelines.
Maintain a comfortable, caring health-care environment and assist with the cleanliness, organization, maintenance, and inventory of the health center and medication delivery room.
Assist with health-center housekeeping and laundry, including biohazard laundry, and communicate supply and equipment requisitions to the health supervisor.
When directed, act in loco parentis regarding health services for campers in overnight sessions; ensure campers receive appropriate care and medications.
Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and peer relationships; provide overnight supervision and care to campers and staff housed in the health center.
Assist with initial and ongoing staff health and medical training, evaluate staff health procedures and practices, and provide health care and first aid according to procedures.
Verify staff competence before assigning them health-care or first-aid roles and follow up on treatment provided.
Manage administrative responsibilities and maintain documentation and reviews of camp health and medical practices and procedures.
Participate in camper and staff feedback processes as needed for camp strategic planning.
Use digital systems including WorkBright, CampMinder, Office365, Slack, Instagram, and Facebook; protect confidential information about staff, volunteers, and campers.
Attend staff meetings and training, coordinate schedules as needed, and observe health-care delivery and leadership practices to support positive and appropriate outcomes.
Follow policies and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other relevant organizations.
Support camp-wide emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents and wellness practices in partnership with the Wellness Supervisor.
Provide support to operational, program, cabin leadership, director, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Maintain positive relationships with health and emergency service providers.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado's commitments to pluralism, diversity, and inclusiveness; carry out other duties as required.