Health Supervisor - Stevens Ranch

Description

JOB SUMMARY

To provide basic and emergency care for campers and staff in accordance with GSUSA policies and procedures, American Camp Association (ACA) procedures, Texas Department of Health requirements and standing orders from camp physicians. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer care for all illnesses and accidents through current standing orders.  
• Monitor the general health of the camp population through daily visits to living units. 
• Establish and follow appropriate medical routines, including procedures for camper check-in, check-out, and daily medical needs. 
• Prepare, participate, and lead specific areas of staff training pertaining to camp health and safety, CPR, first aid and use of universal precautions for infection control.  
• Participate in staff training and meetings. 
• Ensure and maintain a Health History form for each staff member. 
• Ensure every camper has a signed health history and forms on file with Camp Docs before camp sessions start.  
• Keep Camp Doc logs updated and current each day.  
• Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders with the Camp Director or designee when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies.  
• Become familiar with the camp program and offer suggestions for health and safety guidelines.  
• Be familiar with and follow procedures for reporting accidents, injuries, incidents, safety checks, backing up, loading, and unloading of passengers and vehicle breakdown.
• Maintain Health Center cleanliness according to the Texas Department of Health, ACA, and GSTOP guidelines. 
• Maintain effective public relations with staff, parents, and members of the community. 
• In the event of a serious accident, emergency, or fatality, follow the resident camp emergency plan and do not make any statements except to obtain assistance from medical and police personnel. 
• Assist in packing all materials and supplies at the end of summer camping season. 
• Prepare a summary and evaluation of the camp season including inventories and camper reports on health problems and make recommendations for the following season. 
• Must be able to drive camp vehicles and be physically able to respond to emergency situations.  
• Make sure all unit First Aid kits are stocked properly before the camp starts and between sessions, and at the end of camp.  

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Interpersonal Relations                                             16. Decision and Judgement  
2. Conflict Management                                                 17. Organizational Knowledge 
3. Customer Service Responsiveness                          18. Self-Management
4. Adaptability                                                                  19. Fostering Diversity
5. Oral and Written Communication Skills                  20. Achieve Results
6. Team Building                                                              21. Judgement and Decision Making 
7. Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct         22. Time Management 
8. Information Management                                         23. Problem Solving  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 25 years of age.  
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification and/ or Wilderness First Aid or equivalent. 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting. 
• Membership of Girl Scout organization. 
• Must be willing to work with all people without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp community.  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights while residing at camp. 
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance. 
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state were employees works/resides, with an acceptable driving record, acceptable insurance, and reliable transportation. 
• You must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, walk long distances and on uneven terrain, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment includes exposure to environmental allergens including dust, mold, pollen, live birds, insects, and other animals.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

SEASONAL CAMP DATES

• Staff      Training Week: June 2-6, 2025
• Camp      Week1: June 8-13, 2025
• Camp      Week 2: June 15-20, 2025
• Camp      Week 3: June 22-27, 2025
• Camp      Week 4: July 6-11, 2025
• Camp      Week 5: July 13-18, 2025
• Staff      Camp Close Down Week: July 21-25, 2025

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Current CPR & First Aid Certification (provided if needed) and/ or Wilderness First Aid or equivalent.