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- New York, New York
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
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- New York, New York
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
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Health Director (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park)
New York, New York United States New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Full Time From $40.35 to $40.35 Hourly Feb 15, 2025
Employer:
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
The mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources. From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you! New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time? NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS! Come work with us, and... Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers. Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer. Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP! State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
Job Description
Duties Description
The Health Director of Riverbank Summer Camp will be responsible for the development & implementation of the camp’s Medical Plan which includes the following elements:
• Review the medical histories of the campers. This information includes records of immunization history, recent or current illnesses, and existing medical conditions, restrictions or limitations, special needs or diets, medication/treatments, allergies, and any other health-related concerns.
• Identify and maintain a listing of all trained first-aid staff serving the summer camp; review with the first aid staff, Camp Director, Program Supervisor, and Head Counselor, the camp’s operational and safety plan, information on responses to common first-aid emergencies, location, and contents of first aid kits, protection against blood borne pathogens, and the protocol for campers required to take medicines while at camp.
• Provide for routine health care surveillance by meeting with the Camp Director and counselor staff to alert them to signs of serious illness, injury, and abuse and the procedures to be used in responding to them.
• Maintain and operate the camp’s first aid station and ensure it is staffed at all times as directed by Park Admin.
• Maintains custody of medications and log each injury or instance where medication / treatment is made to a camper.
• Submits final report of all camper incidents for review to Park Admin and DOH as required.
• The Heath Director will be required to develop or review the existing Safety Plan to submit to Park Admin and the Health & Safety Director of the NYC region before camp starts for final approval.
• Review the trip and activity schedule with the Camp Director to ensure all safety protocols are followed and thought-out regarding- emergency responses and communication, protocol for injury reports and lost child notification protocols.
• Perform maintenance to ensure provision of a safe and clean environment during daily operations and while providing treatment; aide camp staff in cleaning and in drafting a cleaning schedule that is submitted, as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Per New York State Department of Health requirements:
The camp Health Director may be a physician, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, emergency medical technician, or other person acceptable to the Department.
At an overnight camp, the camp Health Director shall be on site. At a day camp or a traveling day camp, the camp Health Director shall be available as specified in the camp's approved written safety plan. If the camp Health Director is not on site, they shall designate an assistant, as specified in the camp's approved written safety plan.
The Health Director must possess the following certifications:
• Possess Emergency Medical Technician certification valid in New York State. Must possess a current certificate in “Advanced First Aid/Responding to Emergencies” issued by the American Red Cross (ARC), or an equivalent current certificate issued by a certifying agency approved by the State Commissioner of Health to provide an adequate level of first aid training.
• Possess a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, not exceeding one year in duration, in “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” issued by the ARC, or a current certificate, not exceeding one year in duration, in CPR issued by a certifying agency approved by the State Commissioner of Health to provide an adequate level of CPR training.
• Acceptable Advanced First Aid/Responding to Emergencies Certificate
• Acceptable CPR certificate (E.G. CPR for the Professional Rescuer by American Red Cross)
Additional Comments
BENEFITS:
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 02/28/25Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
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