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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · 13 hours ago

Conservation Education Camp Health Director

Saranac Lake, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for overseeing environmental protection and management in New York. They are seeking a Conservation Education Camp Health Director who will ensure the health and wellbeing of campers and staff, while complying with health department requirements and overseeing camp operations during the season.

Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitOutdoors

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

NYS certified EMTRegistered NurseCPR/AED certificationParamedicPhysician AssistantLPNWork remotelyWork in adverse weather

Required

NYS certified EMT, Paramedic, LPN, RN, PA or MD

CPR/AED certification acceptable to the Department of Health & in its first year of certification

Must have and maintain a valid Driver's license

Must be able to work in remote areas

Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions

Overnight travel may be required

Company

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

The dedicated professionals of New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are passionate about the outdoors and protecting the environment.

Founded in 1970

Albany, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.dec.ny.gov

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

2024-11-07Grant

Leadership Team

Christina McLaughlin

Urban and Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator

Nathaniel Barber

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