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Health and Safety Specialist

Girl Scouts Of Central Texas
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Job Description

Job Title : Health and Safety Specialist FLSA Status : Seasonal

Department : Camp Services Reports To : Camp Manager

Location : Kodosky Service Center Rate : $500 / week

Job Purpose : The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for the total program of health education and safety practices of the entire camp. The Health and Safety Specialist promotes unity, positivity, and customer-friendly service throughout all facets of the camp.

Essential Functions

  • Promote and support Girl Scout program philosophies of the GSUSA & GSCTX.
  • Responsible for maintaining camp health center supplies and equipment inventory and replacement.
  • Responsible for being accessible at all times for treatment and emergency.
  • Administer all medications and treatments according to physician’s orders and maintain records of all treatment.
  • Responsible for all medications including records, dispensing and locked control.
  • Responsible for general health supervision of the entire camp.
  • Responsible for health and first aid instruction upon request to staff and campers.
  • Responsible for completing incident forms, accident forms and required documentation upon illness or injury of camper or staff.
  • Responsible for reporting major illnesses and injuries to Day Camp Manager.
  • Responsible for the filing system of health forms and confidential paperwork.
  • Work with and teach children ages six through seventeen.
  • Provide quality customer service that resolves concerns in a timely manner.
  • Engages in problem-solving skills, by clarifying desired information, researching, locating and delivering findings and solutions.
  • Displays professional demeanor, and integrity at all times.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
  • Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
  • Adheres to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers.
  • Performs other duties or assists with other projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age by June 1, 2025.
  • Adheres to the Personnel Policy of Seasonal Camp Staff.
  • Current certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Personal Safety and American Red Cross or American Heart association CPR.
  • Ability to stimulate interest in basic cleanliness, health education, and safety practices.
  • Readiness and ability to adapt to camp work situations.
  • Emotional stability needed to meet emergencies with good judgment.
  • Ability to inspire confidence in children and staff.
  • Knowledge of use and safe storage of medicines, pesticides, and other chemicals.
  • Ability to make a commitment to the philosophy of Girl Scouting, both nationally and locally.
  • Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
  • Satisfactory results from a criminal background check are required.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Training in Girl Scout outdoor program, camp counseling, leadership, and training techniques is preferred.
  • Fluent in Spanish and English is preferred.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
  • Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
  • Capable of viewing computer monitor for long periods.
  • Environmental Demands

  • Outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
  • Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire.
  • Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision.
  • Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.
  • Continuous ability to work well with others.
  • Important Note : The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

    Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verifications Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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    Salary : $500

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