Injury Prevention Center Program Coordinator-Full-Time

Job Description

Participates in the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based injury prevention programs with a special focus on child passenger safety, both within the community and discharging from Connecticut Children's. The Program Coordinator role has elements of both community health education and community organizing and will be responsible for implementation of transportation related unintentional injury prevention interventions and educational activities. The role also includes efforts to further build the training capacity of Connecticut Children's to increase the availability of technicians in northern CT and to better support those doing this important work.

Responsibilities

CPS Training Program Implementation-35%

• Support the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of the CPS Technician and Instructor Training and Support Program to build regional capacity and sustainability.
• Serve as a topic expert in child passenger safety and other injury prevention areas, providing consultation, education, and leadership on evidence-based practices to hospital staff, partners, and the public.

Coordinate Safe Transport at Discharge- 25%

Community Outreach, Education & Partnerships-25%

Program Support & Communications-10%

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience Required :

High School Diploma must have 5 years in child passenger safety or community safety programming.

Education and / or Experience Preferred :

License and / or Certification Preferred :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge :

Skills :

Abilities :

About Us

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.