Lead Health Officer

American Youth Foundation; Grant Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

The American Youth Foundation seeks a Lead Health Officer to oversee health and safety for camp participants and staff, ensuring compliance with state regulations and AYF standards. The role involves training and supervising the health team, and coordinating care during sessions at Miniwanca and Merrowvista.

This seasonal position requires a strong background in pediatric or camp health, ability to respond to emergencies, and commitment to providing high-quality care in a residential camp

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in school/camp health or hospital setting.
• Experience with children, adolescents, and/or young adults.
• Experience with emergency medical response.
• Ability to lift and/or assist youth and adults.
• Strong mental and emotional health; able to handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Review camper and staff health forms before arrival.
• Liaise with camper parents and Medical Advisor as needed.
• Conduct pre-summer medical review ensuring forms are complete.
• Manage Health Center operations and treatment per Standing Orders.
• Follow Health Center Manual and maintain clinic cleanliness and documentation.
• Respond to emergencies 24/7 and stock first aid kits.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Adaptability

Judgement under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Job description

American Youth Foundation Mission

We dare people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others; inspire them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges; and embolden them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity.

Job Summary

The Lead Health Officer is responsible for overseeing the health and safety of the camp community. The Lead Health Officer ensures that the camp follows all applicable state health regulations (Michigan at Miniwanca; New Hampshire at Merrowvista) along with American Youth Foundation and American Camp Association standards. The Lead Health Officer supervises other members of the health team and oversees the health and wellness of participants and staff while operating and maintaining the Health Center. The role includes several weeks of paid staff training and summer preparation ahead of two three-week camp sessions.

Job Locations

• Miniwanca – Shelby, Michigan
• Miniwanca necessitate the ability to move through rugged terrain.
• The Lead Health Officer lives onsite during staff training and the two camp sessions, including weekends and evenings, to be available 24 hours/day in case of emergency response.
• Housing and all meals are provided.

Job Type

Seasonal

Company Culture

The AYF believes that how we act and interact reflects who we are as a community. In practice, at the AYF we value investing in youth, stewarding the environment, encouraging participants and staff to explore and develop their values and beliefs, belonging in community, and growing together.

Recognizing the full value of all, the American Youth Foundation affords equal opportunity for employment and program participation to all individuals on the basis of merit and/or eligibility without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Position Responsibilities

Pre-Camp

• Review camper and staff health forms in advance of their arrival at camp.
• Liaise with camper parents as needed.
• Liaise with the camp’s Medical Advisor/MD as necessary.
• Work with the camp team to conduct a pre-summer medical review of campers and staff, ensuring all forms are complete and reviewed prior to opening day.

Health Clinic Operations

• Manage Health Center operations and treatment of all campers and staff according to the Standing Orders under direction of the camp’s Medical Advisor/MD.
• Follow all policies and protocols outlined in the camp’s Health Center Manual, including post-meal clinics, supervising campers in the Health Center, documentation, and care and cleanliness of the clinic.
• Review and sign the camp’s Health Center Manual, annually.
• Respond to all incidents requiring medical assistance and onsite emergencies 24 hours a day.
• Ensure first aid kits are stocked and maintained in appropriate locations and prepared for outcamping trips, as needed.
• Implement communicable disease plans and protocols, including onsite testing and symptom monitoring.
• Complete health checks of all campers and staff at registration.

Management and Oversight

• Train Health Center staff on AYF health procedures, use of accident/incident reports, preventative health management, basic first aid, and communicable disease protocols.
• Supervise and collaborate with the Health team to determine daily and weekly responsibilities, then schedule staff to fulfill all programmatic needs.

Medication Administration

• Ensure all camper medications (prescription and non-prescription) are collected and administered as directed by a physician.
• Prepare camper medications to be distributed by leaders during onsite and off-site trips and instruct all staff on how to use and record medications given.

Documentation

• Ensure required documentation is on file for all campers and staff, including health history, health memorandum, medication list, and immunization records.
• Document all Health Center admissions, care, treatments, and medication administration.
• Maintain clinic logs including parent phone calls, emergency room and outside clinic visits, and medication administration records.
• Complete a closing summer report including equipment inventory and needs, treatment records and chief complaint trends for staff and participants, infirmary and hospital visits and admissions, records for insurance companies, and recommended updates to the Health Center manual.
• This is not meant to be a complete list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in school or camp health, or a hospital setting.
• Previous experience working with children, adolescents, and/or young adults.
• Previous experience with emergency medical response.
• Ability to lift and/or physically support or assist youth and adults.
• Strong emotional and mental health. Must be adaptable and exhibit good judgement to determine what is in the best interest of the campers in their care.
• Support the organization’s mission and vision with integrity, dependability, and accountability.
• Interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity. Establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and interpersonal skills that contribute to a positive community.
• Demonstrate passion for serving youth, encouraging campers to explore through play and creating a space where youth feel included and a sense of belonging.
• Fully participate in and be present at all camp community activities, including staff training activities.
• Maintain effective mental, emotional, and social interactions in our youth-centered residential summer camp program.
• Ability to handle stressful situations appropriately, maintaining mental, emotional, and social resiliency needed for the job in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
• Use effective and appropriate self-care practices for maintaining overall wellness.
• Follow all guidelines and policies as described in the AYF (American Youth Foundation) employee handbook.

Preferred

• Valid Registered Nurse license in the state where employed (Michigan for Miniwanca; New Hampshire or Compact Nursing license for Merrowvista). A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license may also be accepted at Miniwanca.
• Strong teaching/facilitating and leadership skills.
• Experience working in a camp health clinic.
• 5 years’ experience working in the nursing field.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.