Assistant Director of Healthcare

IN THIS SECTION: Work at Camp Ten Oaks

At Project Acorn, I realized that I can have a powerful voice.

Youth Advisory Committee member

The best part of Project Acorn for me was seeing how much love and support is built in such a short span of time.

Project Acorn volunteer

When I left Project Acorn, the world was a different, more magical, and more manageable place.

Project Acorn participant

Being a camper has opened my eyes to the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community, to the diversity of the group I’m a part of.

Camp Ten Oaks camper

I can credit the beautifully diverse chosen family that I now have to Ten Oaks. It’s filled a great void in the community for me.

Camp Ten Oaks camper parent

As staff, we create an intentional space for our campers where for one week, they don’t have to be afraid or ashamed of anything about themselves.

Camp Ten Oaks volunteer

The sense of belonging and community that I get from Ten Oaks is something that I can feel year-round.

Camp Ten Oaks camper

Camp Ten Oaks has shown me that I can be whoever I want to be. And, nobody can ever judge me for that.

Camp Ten Oaks camper

Assistant Director of Healthcare

Camp Ten Oaks

Launched in 2004, Camp Ten Oaks is a one-week, sleep-away camp for children and youth from 2SLGBTQ+ identities, families, and communities ages 8-17. Camp Ten Oaks is the first and only summer camp of its kind in Canada, and is a program of the Ten Oaks Project. Our programming variety allows campers to receive instruction, strengthen old skills and develop new ones with the option to participate in outdoor adventure, waterfront, arts, social justice activities, and sports.

Camp Ten Oaks works from a camper-centered, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist framework. Camp Ten Oaks strives to offer an environment as diverse as the campers who enjoy our camp programming.

Assistant Director of Healthcare

The Assistant Director (AD) of Healthcare is a member of the Leadership Team. With support from the Camp Director and Leadership Team, the AD of Healthcare is responsible for coordination of the daily physical and mental healthcare needs of the camp community, and supervising the Healthcare Coordinator, and Camper Specialists (aka “Care Bears”). The time commitment for this position is May to September, 2019 (pre-camp, at camp, and post-camp).

Role and Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily physical and mental healthcare of camp community
Respond to the daily needs of the camp community
Supervise Healthcare Coordinator and Camper Specialists
Maintain the confidentiality of all staff and campers

Pre-camp:

Review physical and mental healthcare procedures
Liaise with the Camp Director to implement physical and mental healthcare procedures
Review physical and mental health information from the camp community
Orient Healthcare Coordinator and Camper Specialists

During camp:

Coordinate the Health Hut
Coordinate the dispensing of medication and administer first aid with the Healthcare Coordinator
Keep records of treatment and medication for both campers and volunteers
Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment
Contact campers’ parents/guardians regarding physical and mental health supports
Maintain health and safety standards in all aspects of camp programming and out-tripping
Provide health and wellness education to the camp community (e.g. sun safety, hand washing, mental health support, etc.)
Supervise and Healthcare Coordinator and Camper Specialists

Post-camp:

Complete an end of summer review with recommendations of next camping season
Contribute to written performance evaluations of the Healthcare Coordinator and Camper Specialists

Skills and Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of the needs of children and youth from 2SLGBTQ+ identities, families, and communities
Demonstrated understanding of anti-racism and anti-oppressive practice
Experience as a practitioner or advanced level student in the healthcare field
Standard First Aid & CPR C
Completion of a police record check for the vulnerable sector

Time Commitment

The time commitment is May to September. On-site requirements at camp includes the Staff Orientation weekend in May and two weeks of Camp Ten Oaks . Off-site requirements include connecting with families before camp, reviewing camper and staff medical details, volunteer evaluations and de-briefs (September- October).

Remuneration

In 2018, we have moved from a volunteer staff team to hiring all roles as paid staff. This change comes from an effort to make it easier for CTO staff to join us for both weeks of camp; to take valuable time away from their lives and jobs to support our campers. Pay for positions on the leadership team is $500/week.

Commitment to Equity

In keeping with the Ten Oaks Project’s commitment to equity, applicants are strongly encouraged to self-identify in their applications. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

Selection Process

Applicants will be selected based on experience, skills, and demonstrated commitments aligned with the goals of Camp Ten Oaks.

How to Apply

Applications for this position are currently closed. Submissions for summer 2020 will open in December 2019.

If you are a returning staff member, please submit a letter of intent outlining what role you are interesting in taking on, any opportunities for growth you see for camp from within your role, as well as any personal goals you may seek you explore or accomplish while at camp this summer.

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be performed on an ongoing basis with applicants as applications are submitted. Thank you for your interest.