Description

Program Summary

Hidden Villa is a non-profit organization with a 100-year history, focusing on environmental education, land stewardship and community building. We use our organic farm, surrounding wilderness and community to provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice. Hidden Villa stretches over 1600 acres of open space in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 40 miles south of San Francisco.

Hidden Villa is committed to creating an environment where all people are welcomed and feel a sense of belonging while here on the farm. This approach opens the door for formative experiences for our campers as they enjoy this beautiful place in nature and build connections with the people and world around them.

Each day campers embark on adventures through the farm and wilderness preserve. They are challenged to try new things and find confidence in their individuality as they strike up friendships with the other youth in their group. Our staff are trained on how to maintain an empathetic and compassionate learning approach while they facilitate thought provoking activities and discussions around social and environmental issues.

Position Description

Hidden Villa Summer Camp is seeking a Healthcare Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining a healthy camp. From first aid response to organized health records this individual will be our go to person to ensure everyone in our camp community has what they need to be in good health while they enjoy their summer camp experience.

About the Position

Position Title: Healthcare Manager

Reports to: Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director

Exempt/ Non-Exempt: Exempt

Benefits: $1,400/per week. Living space & meals provided.

Duration: May 27th - August 2nd

Essential Job Duties

Must be able to get to remote locations on Hidden Villa property.
Ability to drive to doctor or emergency treatment locations.
Read and understand prescriptions, health forms and standing orders.
Must be able to use the telephone.
Ability to observe and assess unsanitary or unhealthy conditions of camp.
Ensure that each staff member and camper has on file a health history form as required.
Lead specific areas of staff training pertaining to camp health and safety and the use of universal precautions for infection control
Conduct health screening & medication check-in for arriving campers & staff, as well as health screening for trips out of camp.
Conduct an inventory of supplies and place orders when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies.
Establish and follow appropriate medical routines including record keeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved First Aid Treatment procedures.
Coordinate coverage of the health hut.
Coordinate communication between the health hut and camp office.
Check, re-stock and issue first-aid kits.
Prepare a summary and evaluation of the camp season including inventories, camper reports on health problems, and make recommendations for the following season.
Monitor the health of all staff and ensure proper staff health record keeping.
Monitor/evaluate camp procedures, facilities, and conditions and suggest modifications that would create more healthful conditions in the camp.
Ability to be onsite daily to review camp health practices and consult with/provide advice for other camp staff regarding any medical concerns.
Working hours will include morning and evening medication administration and be available on-call if medical emergencies come up over night. This role is unique from other roles in the medical field as the Healthcare Manager is fully engaged as part of our camp staff community for the summer.
Serve as a member of the all camp management team.
These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

Candidate Qualifications

CA Licensed as a RN or LVN; will consider EMT certified
Current CPR, First Aid, and CA Food Handler certifications
Experience with children and young adults
Ability to work well with peers in a team environment
Ability to work with little supervision
Ability to assist in emergency situation (fire, evacuation, illness or injury)
Ability to originate, update and monitor health care, maintain records, and implement health care plan
Desire to work in a camp community
Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record (no major infractions) strongly preferred.
At least 21 years of age

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in an outdoor setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Camp can be a high energy environment where noise and stimulus can reach overwhelming levels. While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand; walk up to 7 miles on uneven terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Mandated Reporting

Our summer camp staff members are mandated reporters and are required to complete a mandated reporter training. It is possible that a camper will share information or experiences from their homelife that requires Hidden Villa to file a report with Child Welfare Services. This can be upsetting to some individuals and is our legal and ethical duty to report cases of suspected child abuse.

Summer camp staff training is designed to equip our staff with the skills and tools they need to be effective leaders within our camp. At times staff training will focus on complicated topics such as mental health crises, child abuse, sexual harassment in the workplace, and neurodivergent behavior. While staff can take space when needed, participation in all training sessions is required.

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Hidden Villa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and campers.

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