Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleAssistant Health Director (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $36.25 to $36.25 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule. Employment is seasonal.

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

Location

County New York

Street Address Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

679 Riverside Drive

City New York City

StateNY

Zip Code10031

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Assistant Health Director of Riverbank Summer Camp will be responsible for assisting the implementation of the camp’s Medical Plan which includes the following elements:

• Assist with the review of 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.

• Assist in identifying and maintaining a list of all trained first-aid staff serving the summer camp; review with the first aid staff safety protocol with the Camp Director, Program Supervisor, and the camp’s operational and safety plans, information on responses to common first-aid emergencies, location, and contents of first aid kits, protection against bloodborne pathogens, and the protocol for campers required to take medication while onsite or on supervised trips.

• Assist with providing routine health care surveillance by meeting with the Health Director, 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 and document all occurrences.

• Assist with staffing & operating the camp first aid station.

• Assist with custody of medications and log each injury or instance where medication / treatment is made to a camper.

• Submits final report of all camper incidents as requested by DOH.

Minimum Qualifications Per New York State Department of Health requirements:

The Assistant 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 Assistant Health Director may be required to be onsite.

At a day camp or a traveling day camp, the camp Assistant health director shall be available as specified in the camp's approved written safety plan or as directed by the Health Director or Park Admin. If the camp health director is not on site, they shall designate the assistant, as specified in the camp's approved written safety plan.

The Assistant 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.

How to Apply

Name Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building

163 W. 125th Street, 17th Floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications.

The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.

Electronic applications are encouraged; please submit application materials by email to NYCVacancies@Parks.NY.Gov. You must include “ASSISTANT HEALTH DIRECTOR - DFRSP"” in the title of your e-mail for consideration.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
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