Health Center Director

Description

Job Title: Health Center Director 

Classification: Temporary, seasonal

Reports to: Program Director 

Compensation: $150/day

Our Commitment to Equity:

Camp Fire is committed to building a diverse team and culture. We recognize that there are many aspects of one’s life experience that contribute to the growth of our organization. We encourage everyone to apply. If you believe in our values and mission and want to contribute to the work we do, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed.

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire Columbia strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Organization Overview: 

At Camp Fire Columbia, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their spark– a passion that inspires and drives them to set and achieve goals for their future. Our Summer Camp Program was founded in 1924 and continues to serve youth ages 5-18. During the summer months, we offer overnight summer camp at our beautiful 552-acre camp, Camp Namanu, bordered by the vibrant Sandy River and presided over by century old trees. For more information, please visit: http://campfirecolumbia.org/ https://www.campnamanu.com/

Position Overview:

This position directly supports Camp Fire Columbia by managing our Health and Wellness Center where health care to campers, students, and staff occurs. This position is responsible for assisting volunteer licensed health professionals with physical and mental health care, consultation and/or intervention to ill or injured campers and staff. This position requires a high level of confidentiality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. This role will come in contact with campers, students, families, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all.

• Ability to commit to and apply an equity lens to the delivery of youth programming, staff training and community building.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation including supporting Camp Fire Columbia by assisting with duties outside of this role.
• Participate in feedback and contribute to an environment of continual learning.
• Assist Program Director in overseeing administrative duties to maintain compliance with American Camp Association accreditation, School Nursing Practice and Oregon Nursing Practice Act to include the following: Database management, electronic files, policy and procedure development. Monitors and modifies program health guidelines as appropriate and further develops curriculum, and supportive services.
• Works with Health Center Coordinator and Nurse to manage healthcare building and services including assessing individual’s physical or mental health needs, providing appropriate interventions for campers and staff at camp, maintaining dispensary inventory and equipment, and requesting supplies as needed.
• Reviews incoming student/camper and staff health forms. Secure, monitor, and administer all medication brought to camp per administrative rules and policies, submit needed reports to maintain standards and compliance.
• Provides clear expectations and training to staff regarding healthcare.
• Communicates with families as needed regarding healthcare needs
• Supports Mental, Emotional, and Social Well-being: Implements strategies to promote the mental, emotional, and social well-being of campers and staff. Collaborates with camp leadership and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive support programs and resources.
• Reflects and Evaluates: Engages in self-reflection and evaluation of healthcare practices to identify areas for improvement. Seeks feedback from campers, staff, and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of effective and responsive healthcare services.
• Ensures Safety and Compliance: Adheres to all relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices related to healthcare in a camp setting. Maintains accurate documentation and records of healthcare services provided, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall wellbeing of campers, staff, and volunteers. Supervises seasonal Health Center Coordinator and any additional medical staff volunteers.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, volunteers, parents, and contractors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure. Ability to communicate with supervisor regarding job-related needs or concerns.

• Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid is preferred.
• Camp nursing experience is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage time and stress levels, and proactively solve problems.
• Ability to interact with people of varying age levels.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Preference has 2 years of nurse/medical formal education. Prior to June 2026, must be able to obtain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s card, First Aid & CPR certification and completion of Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse online training. https://occd.educadium.com/

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to traverse varied terrain over the 60 acres of main camp, be stationary for prolonged periods, and gather supplies from various heights and locations.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions 95% of the time. The employee may be occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and work in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional periods of excessive noise (i.e. meal times, talent show).

Housing for this position will private bedrooms located within the Health Center. This space will be a fully enclosed building and will include electricity, kitchen and shared all-gender bathroom.

Our Commitment:

Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all people of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally-responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all youth, families, staff, and members of the greater community. 

Camp Fire Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.