Outdoor Science School Health Technician

Position Objective:

The OSS Health Technician assists, reports to and supports the OSS Health Supervisor with all health needs of OSS participants and staff in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values. 

General Qualifications:

The Outdoor Science School (“OSS”) Health Technician is a Ministerial Support position. Ministerial Support staff serve in operational and service support roles and are not required to personally affirm Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) Christian mission, vision and beliefs. However, it is expected that staff who fill these roles – no matter their personal beliefs - respect, work in harmony with, and not undermine MHA’s Christian mission, vision and beliefs. Additionally, they are required to abide by MHA’s culture code and standards of conduct. All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.  

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Manage and stock the Redwood Camp Healthcare Center.
• Under the direction of the Healthcare Services Director facilitate the storage, handling and dosing of medication in compliance with MHA’s Medication Policy and Procedures.
• Assist with transportation of campers or staff to urgent care, hospital emergency room or Doctors on Duty using MHA’s “2-Person Policy.”
• Check / document AEDs weekly.
• Document each campers or parents’ clinical encounters in Camp Health Log.
• With Health Supervisor’s oversight, complete and distribute Employee or Volunteer Incident Report, referral form and Workers’ Compensation Packet or Guest Incident Report and Campers’ insurance information.
• Engage and participate in staff development and one-to-one meetings with the commitment to being engaged in the MHA OSS community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• High school graduate.
• Current American Heart Association Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED, including the care of infants, children, and adults.
• College or university course work in preventative health practice, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology are preferred.

Work Experience:

• Experience (work or volunteer) working with children preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with a team using good judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Must be a punctual and responsible individual.
• Must exhibit great interpersonal skills with people of all ages.
• Must be observant and attentive.
• Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.
• Ability to engage in active listening.
• Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
• A heart to serve whenever needed.
• Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.

Physical Demands: 

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Ability to see, hear, grasp, and speak English. 
• The employee is frequently required to run, crouch, stand, sit for long periods, and use steep trails and stairs.

Additional Requirements:

• Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles for business purposes.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

- - Outdoor Science School Health Technicians make $460/week. (This number is after deductions for lodging and weekday meals at camp.)