Assistant Health Officer

General Overview

The Assistant Health Officer works under the direction/supervision of the Lead Health Officer to administer a sound program of health and safety that follows all New Hampshire state health regulations and American Youth Foundation and American Camp Associate standards. Summer 2023 includes two weeks of staff training, followed by two three-week sessions ending on August 13.

Essential Functions

• Participate in Health Center operations and treatment of all campers and staff, including health checks upon arrival, daily clinics after meals, supervising campers in Health Clinic, and care and cleanliness of the clinic.
• Communicate camper issues and treatment managed separate from the Lead Health Officer to the Lead Health Officer as soon as possible, and within 24 hours
• Provide overnight supervision of campers in the Health Center and serve as a nighttime first responder for health issues
• Document all Health Center admissions, care, treatments, and medication administration
• Participate in staff training to educate staff on Health Center procedures, preventative care of self and campers, emergency response, and pertinent COVID-19 protocols
• Collaborate with health team to determine daily and weekly responsibilities based on programmatic needs
• Ensure first aid kids are stocked and maintained in appropriate locations and prepared for outcamping trips, as needed
• Implement communicable disease plans and COVID-19 protocols, including onsite testing and symptom monitoring
• Provide feedback to Director of Health and Safety for end of season report
• Assist in camper medication administration and documentation

General Functions

• Encourage leadership development, healthy community living, Best Self practices and balanced Four-Fold growth according to the philosophy of AYF by instruction and example.
• Protect the safety and health of campers by adhering to community expectations and following all policies and procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook, including our alcohol-, drug-, and tobacco-free camp policy and AYF COVID-19 Staff Eligibility and Expectations.
• Fully participate in the care and enjoyment of the camp community, including community activities and staff training, as time allows
• Establish personal and professional goals for the summer and work toward those goals
• Promptly discuss difficult situations that arise in camper or staff relationships, discipline, and other concerns with the Lead Health Officer and the Camp Director
• Establish personal and professional goals for the summer and work toward those goals.

Required Skills

• Ability to respond to and direct campers and staff in emergency situations
• 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.
• Effective communication with youth participants and adult staff across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Ability to foster positive relationships
• Ability to understand, promote, actively include, and work effectively with diverse perspectives and identities
• Thorough understanding of critical issues shaping the lives of young people in the U.S., especially racial and gender equity, inclusivity, justice, ethics, and cultural competency

Work Environment 

• Position is located at Merrowvista in Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire. The Merrowvista site necessitates the ability to move through rugged terrain.
• Health team members will live onsite during staff training and during the two camp sessions, including weekends and evenings. Private housing and all meals are provided.

Education, Experience, or Certifications  

• At least 21 years old
• Previous experience working with children, adolescents and/or young adults is preferred
• Current certification in first aid and CPR; EMT, upper-level Nursing Student, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder preferred

Benefits 

• Seasonal compensation: $4,800
• Referral Bonus: $200 paid at the end of summer for each hired employee referred
• Health team members will receive one day off for every six days worked.