POSITION SUMMARY  
The Director of Health & Safety assesses, treats within the scope of practice, and documents illness or injury of children at Kamp Connections, as well as provide oversight on all camp safety plans. This role is responsible for developing care plans for campers with special needs or medical restrictions and for ensuring that staff are trained in the implementation of any care plan. The Director of Health & Safety provides staff and campers in-service training on health & safety related issues, maintains the camp’s medical log, communicates health issues to program participants and parents, and advises the Camp Director regarding any health or safety issues.
 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Implement all aspects of the camp's written medical and safety plans 
• Ensure adherence to all health and sanitation measures per Department of Health 
• Maintain confidential medical history for each camper per the Department of Health and Office of People With Developmental Disabilities 
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy 
• Adhere to all DOH and OPWDD guidelines for the administration, storage and documentation of medications within the scope of practice 
• Assess, treat (within the scope of practice and certifications) and documents all cases of illness or injury 
• Ensure that incident reports are filed per agency policy and DOH guidelines 
• Develop care plans for all campers, including those who may have special care needs, medical restrictions or modified diet and ensure staff training is completed regarding implementation of any care plan 
• Provide in-service training to staff and campers on infection control and health related issues as requested by Camp Director 
• Maintain camp's daily medical log 
• Provide supervision to aquatics staff 
• Communicate any health issues of program participants with parents 
• Advise Camp Director immediately of any health and safety issues 
• Inventory and packs up all medical supplies 
• Impart agency philosophy of the "power of individuals, family, and community working together to maximize our collective potential" 
• Perform other duties at the discretion of the Camp Director or his/her designee 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Valid New York State licensure and/or current New York State registration as Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician or other person acceptable to the permit-issuing official 
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience required. At least two years of clinical experience, including work with developmentally disabled children and/or adults, is preferred. 
• Must possess current certifications for Responding to Emergencies, Wilderness First Aid or equivalent certification, and CPR from approved courses 
• Basic Computer Skills (Including Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word) 
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted 
• Ability to lift and/or assist individuals in your care and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the specific job 
• This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office of People With Developmental Disabilities) or OMH (Office of Mental Health). 
• Must have a valid New York State Driver’s License 

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.