Health Director

Overview

We have a strong 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.

Tell me about this job!

Camp’s Health Director oversees the health and safety of camp’s staff and campers. 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 healthcare experience preferred. The Health Director is supervised by the Senior Program Director and performs other duties as assigned.

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

HIRING RANGE: $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. 

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

*Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing as Health Director:

1. Ensures each staff member and camper has a health and examination form on file.
2. Sets up a system for health screening for arriving campers and staff, as well as a system for health screening for trips out-of-camp.
3. Conducts inventory of supplies and places orders when necessary.
4. Establishes 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.
5. Coordinates coverage of the health care center when needed.
6. Supplies and issues first aid kits.
7. Participates in specific areas of staff training pertaining to health and safety.
8. Maintains accident/incident reports for risk management.
9. Prepares a summary and evaluation of the camp season including inventories, camper reports on health problems, and recommendations for the following season.
10. Monitors health of all staff including kitchen staff.
11. Monitors/evaluates camp procedures, facilities, and conditions and suggests modifications that would create more healthful conditions in camp.
12. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
13. 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, shift position.  A typical shift is 8:30am-5:00pm with a 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.  The usual camp workweek is six day on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. 

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

What we're looking for in an applicant:

1. 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.
2. Bachelor’s degree in relevant program or equivalent education or experience.
3. Two years or more of related experience, with proven experience in training others.
4. One or more years of experience with staff and volunteer supervision, program development, and budget management.
5. Experience with and knowledge of youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.
6. Ability to relate to parents and campers in a professional manner.

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.

Driving Duties Requirement
This role transports clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle. Driving duties for this role are Required. Driving roles are safety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below:

YGS Driving Record Standards
Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Speeding
• Improper Lane Change
• Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way
• Failure to Obey Traffic Signal
• Failure to obey Traffic Sign

Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test
• Driving with an open container of alcohol
• Reckless Driving
• Hit and Run – property damage only (Incidents resulting in injury fall under Permanent Disqualification)
• Racing
• Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance
• Speeding over 20 mph
• Fleeing and/or eluding police
• Any other felony driving conviction(s)

Driving records that result in permanent disqualification from driving duties:

• More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test for entirety of driving history.
• More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license
• Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death
• Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle 

Preferred Education/Experience

• Current state approved first aid certification*
• Current state approved CPR certification*
• Master’s degree in relevant program or a closely related field from an accredited school.
• 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.

Our Mission

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

YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core 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.