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The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station is a field station supported by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources and the UWSP Foundation Inc. The Station is operated year-round by permanent staff and university students as an environmental education center for people of all ages.

Description:

The Health Care Counselor is the primary care provider for all CWES organized summer camps & Contract/Specialty Camps (see camp descriptions below). This position is responsible for providing individualized care and attention for campers including dispensing and documenting all medication campers require. All camp staff are required to carry basic first aid kits with them while with campers. The Health Care Counselor is required to live on-site when camps are in session. The Health Care Counselor will also assist with or lead programs in other areas including recreational and educational activities lead the supervision of waterfront time and assist with camping overnight at a primitive camping site across Sunset Lake during assigned weeks. During the summer CWES offers:

1. Residential Summer Camps: Campers stay overnight for anywhere from a few nights to a full week depending on the session. Some overnight sessions include off-site camping.

2. Day Camp: Campers join CWES staff for the day for nature-based activities and camp programming and return home each night.

3. Contract and Specialty Camps: CWES staff facilitate outside groups that come to use the property and our equipment. These groups come with their own leadership but CWES staff still lead various programming.

Daily/Weekly Responsibilities & Duties:

• Report directly to the Summer Camp Director while overseeing the operation of the Health Lodge including preparing for upcoming camps using registration information from CampDoc and making copies of camper health history forms. Review health history forms prior to weekly camper arrival

• Maintain first aid and medical supply inventory

• Prepare medical kits for all off-site or overnight camping trips

• Provide and document first aid to both campers and staff in the case of injuries and illnesses

• Confidentially communicate with campers parents CWES leadership and other staff about camper medical needs each week

• Document phone calls and medical incidents in the CWES incident log and with Portage County when applicable

• Dispense prescribed medications to campers during designated times (ie: breakfast lunch dinner bedtime etc)

• Follow mandatory Wisconsin State protocols for safe handling of medications confidentiality and dispensing/recording medication

• Perform health checks upon camper arrival each week (check for fever lice and athletes foot)

• Assist with training staff in basic first aid and health care procedures during staff training and refreshers

• Act as lead lifeguard supervising waterfront activities

• Be physically present and available to answer questions during state and ACA inspections

• Other duties and projects as assigned

Essential Functions:

• Work cooperatively with CWES summer camp and year-round staff to maintain a cohesive work atmosphere

• Live in a shared space with summer staff and/or campers as needed

• Serve as a positive role model to campers by following and implementing camp objectives and UWSP policies

• Work in other departments as needed: maintenance food service camp garden

• Assist with food service and maintenance as needed

• Lift 30 lbs.

Waterfront Responsibilities:

• Supervise waterfront activities as head lifeguard

• Lead waterfront in-service trainings as needed

• Make campers aware of waterfront rules and policies and enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures

• Perform camper swim checks

• Maintain waterfront equipment including waterfront first aid kits and the boathouse

Accommodations:

The Health Care Counselor will be provided shared staff housing on-site. This position may be required at times to stay in other dormitories or on campouts in order to provide health care services. Shared restrooms showers wi-fi and laundry facilities are provided. When programs are in session all staff will receive free meals from the dining hall. When programs are not in session leftovers may be provided but are not guaranteed.

Schedule:

Employment begins June 1st and ends on August 14th. Mandatory training for all staff will be June 1-5th.

Compensation:

• $425 per week with lifeguard certification

• Lodging meals and laundry offered through contracted dates

• Experience in first aid supervision for a camp along with knowledge and experience facilitating environmental education programming

Requirements:

• Employees must be at least 18 years of age or older

• Must successfully pass a background and reference check conducted by UW-Stevens Point

• Wilderness First Aid First Responder Wilderness First Responder or Responding to Emergencies certification required or willing to obtain before camp begins (CWES will cover the cost of Wilderness First Aid. Other reimbursement to be determined)

• CPR AED and First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to employment (reimbursed end of summer)

• Obtain Wisconsin Boater Safety certification or ability to obtain certification prior to employment (reimbursed at the end of summer)

• Lifeguard certification or willing to obtain before staff training

• Must maintain effective appropriate and sustained mental emotional and social interaction while working in camps youth-centered and dynamic environment

• Must adapt to changing needs/environment independently solve problems and clearly communicate with campers/staff/community members

• Must live on-site at CWES and work a flexible schedule with long hours

Qualifications:

• Training or experience in giving first aid care

• Previous experience working with children and in a camp setting preferred (but not required)

• Training experience or significant interest in recreational activities environmental education camping canoeing arts and crafts and hiking is desired but not required

• Maintain confidentiality and organization in dispensing and documenting the distribution of camper medication and tracking medical inventory

• Desire commitment and ability to work with kids and people of all ages backgrounds and abilities

• Flexible attitude while maintaining an appropriate level of energy despite long hours

• Exhibit characteristics of leadership responsibility patience dependability maturity integrity and ability to work independently and with a team

Application Information:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be conducted as applications are received.

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Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth provides a liberal education and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun jobs housing education quality of life and bragging rights visit .

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