Health Director

Overview

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

COMPENSATION:  $205/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $225/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for third season: $245/day, staff returning to the same or equivalent job for 4 or more seasons: $265/day. 

SUMMARY

Camp’s Health Director oversees the health and safety of camp’s staff and campers at Camp Orkila on beautiful Orcas Island, WA. The Health Director is responsible for the Health Center and works closely with our team of volunteer medical staff. The Health Director supervises a small team of Health Aides, oversees the dispensing of camper and staff medications, and monitors the overall health and wellbeing of the entire camp community. Applicants with nursing or health care experience preferred. 

To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org

WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM WORKING AT THE Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) 

*Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure each staff member and camper has a health and examination form on file.
• Manages a system for health screening for arriving campers and staff, as well as a system for health screening for trips out-of-camp.
• Conducts inventory of supplies and places orders when necessary.
• Manages and follows appropriate medical routines including record keeping in daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
• Coordinates coverage of the health care center.
• Supplies and issues first aid kits.
• Participates in and leads specific areas of staff training pertaining to health and safety.
• Maintains accident/incident reports for risk management.
•  Oversees the creation and implementation of safety plans for both mental and physical health for youth.
• Prepares a summary and evaluation of the camp season including procedures, facilities, inventories, camper reports on health problems, and recommendations for the following season.
• Monitors the health of all staff and campers.
•  Supervises assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback, evaluating and assisting with problem solving.
• Provides leadership and supervision to any developing teen leaders placed with the group.
• Attends staff meetings. 
• Stays on call overnight as assigned. 
• Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This summer camp position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.

TRAVEL

This position is required to live onsite at camp. Travel is primarily local during work shifts, although some out-of-the-area travel may be expected. This is an Authorized Driver position, read more in the Position Requirements.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Current First Aid and CPR certifications (or higher-level medical training).
• Ability to respond in emergency situations
• Two years or more of related experience, with proven experience in training others.
• One or more years of experience with staff and volunteer supervision, program development, and budget management.
• Experience with and knowledge of youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.
• Ability to relate to parents/caregivers,campers, and staff in a professional manner.

This position requires driving:

• 21 years of age or older.
• Current Driver’s License with a minimum 3 years safe driving experience and a driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards
• Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Maximum one minor violation

• No speeding violation of more than 20mph over the limit

If applicable, other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four or more years of education, training, and/or experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful. 
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
• Holds current EMT, LPN, RN, or MD In WA state. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.

MISSION STATEMENT

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.