The Health Director must be a NYS certified EMT, Paramedic, LPN, RN, PA or MD. The Health Director is held accountable for the health and well-being of both staff and campers on a 24-hour basis. The Health Director assures that New York State Health Department requirements are reviewed and complied with; camp infirmary meets requirements; facilities are prepared; lessons, work plans and special programs are developed; and staff training is carried out. During the camp season, the Health Director oversees the camp program that includes 50-60 new campers each week for a total of more than 400 campers for the summer. Salary $24.11/hour (40-hour week) plus room and board. Specific duties include, but not limited to: Distributes and monitors campers medications; Maintains records of all medications, injuries, accidents as required by the Department of Health Monitors camps living quarters for health and safety concerns Works with Camp Director to transport campers as needed to and from local urgent care, emergency rooms, doctor offices and field trip locations. Meets camper's parents/guardians during camper check-in to review medical forms Maintains camp's lost and found, camp's supply of bedding, towels and extra camper clothing Assists Camp Director with camper homesickness and evaluation of camper's ability to stay at camp when issues arise such as homesickness, inability to follow rules and medication complications Maintains camp infirmary, monitors environmental and individual's health (staff and campers) and prepares accident and illness reports; and On call 24/7 while camp is in session to accompany sick or injured campers to the hospital or urgent care. Minimum Qualifications Physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, emergency medical technician or other person acceptable to the Department of Health permit-issuing official. ( To practice profession in New York State, must be NYS licensed). CPR/AED certification acceptable to the Department of Health in its first year of certification. NYS Driver’s license.Visit our website for more information: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/summer-camps/education-camp-employmentDEC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Minimum Salary: 24.11 Maximum Salary: 24.11 Salary Unit: Hourly