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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleHealth Director (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $39.17 to $39.17 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule.<br />Employment is seasonal. Employment to commence 06/22/2024 and end on 08/11/2024.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

679 Riverside Drive

City New York City

StateNY

Zip Code10031

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. The Assistant Health Director 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.

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.

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.

Name Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 163 West 125th Street

17th Floor

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11239

Notes on ApplyingTO APPLY:
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website below.
https://parks.ny.gov/regions/new-york-city/default.aspx

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. Applications may also be mailed to: NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 163 West 125th Street – 17th Floor, New York, New York 10027, Attn: Personnel. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.