Health Center Director

Description

Job Title: Health Center Director

Classification: Temporary, seasonal

Reports to: Program Director

Compensation: $150/day

Camp Fire is committed to building a diverse team and culture. We recognize that there are many aspects of one’s life experience that contribute to the growth of our organization. We encourage everyone to apply. If you believe in our values and mission and want to contribute to the work we do, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed.

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire Columbia strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

At Camp Fire Columbia, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their spark– a passion that inspires and drives them to set and achieve goals for their future. Our Summer Camp Program was founded in 1924 and continues to serve youth ages 5-18. During the summer months, we offer overnight summer camp at our beautiful 552-acre camp, Camp Namanu, bordered by the vibrant Sandy River and presided over by century old trees.

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This position directly supports Camp Fire Columbia by managing our Health and Wellness Center where health care to campers, students, and staff occurs. This position is responsible for assisting volunteer licensed health professionals with physical and mental health care, consultation and/or intervention to ill or injured campers and staff. This position requires a high level of confidentiality.

1. This role will come in contact with campers, students, families, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all.

• Ability to commit to and apply an equity lens to the delivery of youth programming, staff training and community building.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation including supporting Camp Fire Columbia by assisting with duties outside of this role.
• Participate in feedback and contribute to an environment of continual learning.
• Assist Program Director in overseeing administrative duties to maintain compliance with American Camp Association accreditation, School Nursing Practice and Oregon Nursing Practice Act to include the following:
  Database management, electronic files, policy and procedure development. Monitors and modifies program health guidelines as appropriate and further develops curriculum, and supportive services.
• Works with Health Center Coordinator and Nurse to manage healthcare building and services including assessing individual’s physical or mental health needs, providing appropriate interventions for campers and staff at camp, maintaining dispensary inventory and equipment, and requesting supplies as needed.
• Reviews incoming student/camper and staff health forms. Secure, monitor, and administer all medication brought to camp per administrative rules and policies, submit needed reports to maintain standards and compliance.
• Provides clear expectations and training to staff regarding healthcare.
• Communicates with families as needed regarding healthcare needs.
• Supports Mental, Emotional, and Social Well-being:
  Implements strategies to promote the mental, emotional, and social well-being of campers and staff. Collaborates with camp leadership and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive support programs and resources.
• Reflects and Evaluates:
  Engages in…