Director of Health/Nurse Substitute Club (Youth & Family Programs)/Seasonal Employment
About The Position
Chautauqua’s Boys and Girls Club is the longest running summer day camp in the United States. The program, for youth in second grade to tenth grade, embraces both tradition and the latest trends in youth education and engagement including field activities, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, nature, crafts, individual and team sports, music and experiences in the arts. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2–4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Create a safe, welcoming environment that supports the wellness of all people, including program participants, staff members, and families. Understand and comply with policies and procedures set forth by Chautauqua Institution and regulations determined by New York State legislation as related to operating a licensed children’s camp. Assume the role of mandated reporter in accordance with New York State law. Supervise all systems related to health and sanitation of program. Train all program staff on proper procedures for handling bloodborne pathogens, identifying measles, and response systems for addressing camper injuries or other health concerns. Support counseling staff in addressing issues related to the social, emotional well-being of campers. Serve as primary point of contact during medical emergencies. Provides necessary equipment, supplies, and training for all camp out trips. Maintain daily medical log within CampDoc including medication dispensation log. Review all camper health records and collate relevant information to be distributed to program staff. Identify potential risks and solutions to mitigate potential for severe harm. Report required incidents to local health department in accordance with NYS regulations. Maintain discretion in handling all confidential camper records. Maintain all camper records in accordance with national, state, and local regulations. Internally submit Incident/Accident reports for review by Chautauqua's Treasurer’s Office. Utilize facility, technology, and other infrastructure equipment to deliver quality care.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, welcoming environment that supports the wellness of all people, including program participants, staff members, and families.
- Understand and comply with policies and procedures set forth by Chautauqua Institution and regulations determined by New York State legislation as related to operating a licensed children’s camp.
- Assume the role of mandated reporter in accordance with New York State law.
- Supervise all systems related to health and sanitation of program.
- Train all program staff on proper procedures for handling bloodborne pathogens, identifying measles, and response systems for addressing camper injuries or other health concerns.
- Support counseling staff in addressing issues related to the social, emotional well-being of campers.
- Serve as primary point of contact during medical emergencies.
- Provides necessary equipment, supplies, and training for all camp out trips.
- Maintain daily medical log within CampDoc including medication dispensation log.
- Review all camper health records and collate relevant information to be distributed to program staff.
- Identify potential risks and solutions to mitigate potential for severe harm.
- Report required incidents to local health department in accordance with NYS regulations.
- Maintain discretion in handling all confidential camper records.
- Maintain all camper records in accordance with national, state, and local regulations.
- Internally submit Incident/Accident reports for review by Chautauqua's Treasurer’s Office.
- Utilize facility, technology, and other infrastructure equipment to deliver quality care.
Benefits
- Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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