Assistant Health Center Supervisor

Assistant Health Center Supervisor Job

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Job Title: Assistant Health Center Supervisor 

Region/Location: Colorado, Rocky Mountains 

Department: Camp, OPP 

Occupational Job Group: Summer Camp 

Pay Range: $540/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)

Reports To: Camp Director and/or Health Center Supervisor 

Date: May-August (exact dates TBD) 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Terms: Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite 

Supervisory Responsibility: None 

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GENERAL PURPOSE: The Assistant Health Center Supervisor is responsible for assisting with the health services at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position, in conjunction with the camp nurse and/or health center supervisor, provides daily, on-call, and weekly health 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 the camp is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service. 

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 under the direction of the health center supervisor, wellness supervisor, camp director, camp nurse, and/or camp directors to provide health care for all persons within camp program.

• Work under the technical supervision of the camp nurse, health center supervisor, and/or a licensed physician who is on-call to provide health advice, support, and services.

• Ability to appropriately administer medications under the delegation and direction of the camp nurse/Health Center Supervisor as necessary. 

• Work within the communicable disease plan to ensure safe and healthy practices and measures are taken to help mitigate the spread of illness.

• Assist in the weekly and daily health screening procedures and results of all persons. 

• Prepare and consistently maintain camp-wide first-aid kits. Provide supplies and gear for staff ‘self-carry’ first aid kits.

• Participate in the communication and advice given to staff on 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 health supervisor and camp director and in keeping with established guidelines. 

• Provide a comfortable, soothing, and caring health care environment and space for all persons.

• Assist in the cleanliness, organization, care, maintenance, and inventory of the health center & medication delivery room.

• Assist in the housekeeping and laundry of the health center, including biohazard laundry.

• Provide communication to health supervisor for health/medical supply and equipment requisitions.

Camper Leadership & Supervision

• When directed, act ‘in loco parentis’ regarding the health services for all campers in overnight camp sessions.

• Assure 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 

• Assist in initial and ongoing health/medical training for the purposes of staff continued education. 

• Provide support for the evaluating staff on the camp-wide health procedures & practices.

• Provide health/first aid according to procedures.

• Verify staff competence before assigning them health care/first aid care role. Follow up on treatment given.

  Administration

• Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.

• Provide quality documentation and review of the health/medical practices and procedures at camp.

• Participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.

• Interact with digital systems including 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 delivery 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 supervisor 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. 

• Preferred certified nursing assistant (CNA), EMT, or equivalent work/certification experience.

• 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 

• Preferred experience within the health care industry.

• Experience or desire for working with children.

• Flexible and adaptable dealing with changing situations, environment, and procedures.

• Experience within crisis management.

• 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.  

• Handheld radios.

• As directed, golf carts, owned and leased vehicles.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES  

• Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet.

• Ability to work non–traditional hours including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods and extended work hours, up to 22 hours per day. 

• Required daily, frequent exposure to highly stimulating and loud environments.

• Program activities are carried out in the out-of-doors often in inclement weather. 

• Willing to be on-call at all times, for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation. 

• Required to live on-site in shared housing. (Staff living quarters are shared with other staff and/or campers). 

• Requires extensive walking/hiking >2miles/day over uneven and unpaved terrain.

• Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 50 pounds. 

• Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands & fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands & arms, and balance. 

• Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors (i.e. working with individuals with a range of moods & behaviors in a tactful, congenial personal manner, so as not to alienate, or antagonize them).

***Employee signature below indicates the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential duties & responsibilities of the position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Please contact your supervisor/manager or HR with any questions. 

GSCO will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or a direct threat to the Girl Scouts of Colorado. If you need such accommodation, contact your supervisor or Human Resources immediately to begin the interactive accommodation process.