Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:TraumaSchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:The Injury Prevention Specialist implements injury prevention programs to support the Trauma Services Department, hospital and the community served. The Specialist works with the Injury Prevention & Outreach Supervisor, the Trauma Program Manager, and the trauma services department to identify programming gaps & needs. The Injury Prevention Specialist plans and executes programs related to child passenger safety and injury prevention, with the goal of improving the misuse rate and helping to educate parents, caregivers and the community. The Specialist will be responsible for coordination of events to include, but not limited to, community car seat checks, car seat education trainings, child passenger safety technician training and community programs. The Specialist is required to be a child passenger safety technician (CPST) and CPST Instructor. The Specialist supports research and evaluation of studies on timely injury and trauma-related topics. The Specialist may seek program funding through grants, community donations and in-kind donations. The Injury Prevention Specialist will work directly with the Injury Prevention & Outreach Supervisor and the Trauma Program Manager to assure program deliverables are met to secure program funding from grants and other sources as needed. This position is supported by grant funding to offset programming & position costs. Education GED/High School diploma is required Certification Must have Child Passenger Safety Technician certification, or gain certification within 3 months of hire. Must obtain Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor certification within 18 months of hire. Experience 1- 3 years experience in health education/promotion, public health, injury prevention or related field required. 4-6 years preferred. Proven communications skills, experience with Microsoft Office products, strong verbal/written/organizational skills, able to handle multiple tasks and set priorities. Experience with managing community partnerships and collaborative projects, experience with injury prevention programs. Valid Ohio Driver’s License with less than six (6) points on record for traffic violations. Must be at least 21 years of age Department Specific Job Details: Hours: Day: 9a - 5p Weekends and evenings: Occasional Education Requirements: High School (Required) Certification/License Requirements: National Child Passenger Safety Certification - Safe Kids Worldwide At Dayton Children's we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today! Our values: + Safety--We make safety our first priority. + Compassion--We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve. + Ownership--We are the pediatric care experts and act knowing that every patient, visitor and the hospital is our collective responsibility. + Collaboration--We work collaboratively to care for children, their families and each other. + Innovation--We continuously innovate to make Dayton Children's even better today and into the future. + Equity -- We strive for an environment in which all feel welcomed, valued and fairly treated in order to reach their full potential. Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status.