Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Summer Camp Manager, the Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for the Supervision of all health needs and sanitation conditions of camp.

Essential Job Duties:

· Maintain the confidential medical history of campers and staff.

· Oversee the initial health screening of all campers and staff.

· Conduct a daily health surveillance of campers and staff.

· Ensure that approved camp procedures for First Aid and CPR are followed.

· Maintain camp medical log.

· Handle health emergencies, injuries, outbreaks and all allegations of child abuse.

· Supervise treatment in an emergency until safety is ensured or other emergency professionals (ambulance crew, physicians) take control of the situation.

· Have ready access to a list of personnel to assist in emergencies.

· Handle emergency preparedness and provisions for professional health care when needed.

· Supervise overall sanitation at campsite, including food preparation, serving and storage.

· Serve as point of contact for storage, handling and self-administration of medicines.

· Prepare, distribute and replenish first aid kits.

· Report incidents that are reportable to the local health department within 24 hours.

· Assist with breakfast and lunch preparation, monitoring and distribution.

· Drive agency vehicles to and from camp and group field trips.

· Assist with camp and field trip coordination, setup and breakdown.

· Other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Comply with applicable safety and emergency requirement including demonstrated ability to fulfill responsibilities and report concerns about issues such as child abuse, domestic violence and bullying, etc.

· Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.

· Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence including incident/health reports.

· Maintain client confidentiality especially concerning health matters.

· Ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with children, supervisors, other staff, and parents.

· Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary for an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, grasping, pulling, standing, talking, hearing.

· Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

· Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading, monitor children’s activities, and complete records.

· Must be able to travel as needed getting in and out of a car both indoors and outdoors and may have exposure to various weather conditions.

· Drive agency vehicle to and from field trips and camp events.

Qualifications:

Associates degree with at least two (2) years of experience working in a structured youth program.

OR

High School diploma with at least three (3) years of experience working in structured youth program.

This position requires current First Aid and CPR certifications and a valid NYS Drivers license.

A background check is required for this position .

The Community Place of Greater Rochester, Inc. is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person