Description

Position Information

Pay: $180/day

Length of Work Assignment: June 2024-August 2024

Position Summary

The Health Supervisor, under the supervision of the Camp Director and under the standing orders and technical direction of a licensed physician, adhering to all GSUSA Safety Activity Checkpoints and the GSGLA Camp Lakota Health Manual. The Health Supervisor is responsible for promoting the general health, safety, and sanitation of the campers and staff. The Health Supervisor ensures that the policies, procedures, and protocols contained in the GSGLA Camp Lakota Health Manual are followed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide health care to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers.
  • Lead daily medication management.
  • Supervise and provide care for both staff and campers seeking medical attention.
  • Provide CPR and First Aid coverage as needed at designated times and locations.
  • Provide direct care to staff within the scope of their skills, the camp’s health care manual, and treatment plan.
  • Collaborate with administrative camp staff and other medical staff as necessary to ensure medical needs are met.
• Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.
  • Set up the camp Health Center.
  • In collaboration with the camp director, identify inventory needs and order and maintain stock of all necessary medical supplies and equipment identified in the GGSLA Camp Lakota health manual.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state, American Camp Association, and GSGLA standards.
  • Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file.
  • Prepare and utilize daily medical log for treatment and medications.
  • Prepare and record insurance and accident report forms.
  • Record and maintain caregiver communication logs.
• Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies.
  • Prepare and distribute first aid kits as needed throughout camp.
  • Ensure supplies in first aid kits are stocked in accordance with the GGSLA Camp Lakota health manual and distributed as needed.
• In collaboration with the camp director, facilitate a staff orientation session on general camp health practices.
  • Provide or ensure orientation is provided that includes specific camper health and social needs, health center procedures, and first aid in the camp setting.
• Screen all campers and staff upon arrival at camp.
  • Verify health history and examination.
  • Verify emergency authorization.
  • Identify any observable evidence of illness or communicable diseases.
  • Conduct a health assessment.
  • Secure all medications used by campers and staff.
• Supervise sanitary conditions throughout camp.
  • Report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the Camp Director.
• Participate and effectively communicate as a member of the camp team.
  • Address staff and campers’ health concerns in a timely manner and report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the Camp Director.
  • Serve as a role model through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
  • Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special programs, sleep outs, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Other duties as assigned

Relationships

The Health Supervisor has specific relationships with other health care staff which may include volunteer/staff physicians, on-call nurses, or other designated medical staff. Additionally, the Health Supervisor will work with camp staff to ensure camp cleanliness and sanitation. They regularly communicate with campers and staff regarding health issues, concerns, and general well-being.

GSGLA Lakota Overnight Camp

Camp Lakota is a state of the art, recently updated residential camp. Located just 90 miles from downtown Los Angeles, this premier camp site will host a full summer camp season. The camp will focus on providing a stand-out girl-led experience for campers of all ages and communities across our 6,272 square mile footprint. The camp offers a variety of specialty activities including a high ropes challenge course, horseback riding, swimming, and archery. 

Council Overview

Qualifications

Qualifications (Minimum Education and Experience)

• Registered nurse (RN), physician, or EMT with a license as required by state law.
• Experience in both children and adult illness/injury care.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to drive, possession of a valid driver’s license, and clean DMV record.
• Must submit health history form prior to first day of work.
• Must be committed to work the entire camp season and attend pre-camp trainings.

Additional Organizational Requirements

• Subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout Movement.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty in all professional situations.
• Possess a positive attitude with a strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, and sense of humor.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and willing to thrive in an ever changing/fast-paced environment
• Develop and maintain sensitivity to employee diversity in the workplace.
• Behave in ways that demonstrate respectful treatment of other employees, volunteers and Girl Scouts.
• Practice pluralism and be inclusive with the services provided.
• Compliance with State-mandated reporter requirements is an essential function of this position.
• Attend GSGLA signature events and certain other activities/events (including cookie cupboards, etc.) as assigned.
• Abide by a duty of loyalty to GSGLA and give preference to the business and mission of GSGLA over that of other organizations and your own business interests.

Physical Requirements

• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others.
• Communicates and works with all ages and skill levels and provides necessary instruction to campers and staff. 
• Observes camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures when appropriate, and apply behavior-management techniques when appropriate. 
• Constantly responds appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. 
• Frequently moves luggage, tables, chairs, and program equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. 
• Needs to traverse and move several miles daily, at various grades, elevations, and on uneven terrain. 
• Possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. 
• Needs to sustain activity at 6,000 feet (1830 meters) in elevation. 
• May lift to 50 lbs. periodically.  If more, the incumbent must request assistance.
• Must be able to live in a rustic camp setting and work flexible hours.
• Operate with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Advocacy Statement

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles is committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals in all groups and communities, different walks of life, and those belonging to communities historically excluded. As an organization committed to making the world a better place, it is essential that we incorporate a diverse, equitable and inclusive lens into all aspects of our work. We encourage applicants with a global perspective and a commitment to values around diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply.

Vaccination Policy

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.