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Etch

Injury Prevention Coordinator, Full Time, Days

Knoxville, TN · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$30kDetected 7 days ago
Public HealthScientific WritingResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Injury Prevention Coordinator uses regional and state data metrics to identify high risk mechanisms of injury in the pediatric patient.
  • The Injury Prevention Coordinator coordinates education, interventions and injury prevention campaigns across the spectrum of trauma care with the end goal of decreasing childhood morbidity and mortality due to trauma and injury.
  • Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the strategic planning process that utilizes a multifaceted approach to child injury prevention.
  • Collaborates with Safe Kids Worldwide and various community organizations and leaders to help familiies and communities keep kids safe.
  • Writes and manages grant proposals in support of injury prevention efforts in collaboration with marketing partners

Requirements

  • Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs.
  • Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required.
  • Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.
  • Bachelor's Degree (Required)
  • License/Certification Required:

Skills

  • Ability to translate complex data into a written community needs assessment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including use of Microsoft programs
  • Strong interpersonal skills to relate with a variety of stakeholders
  • Ability to travel within a large geographical region of East Tennessee
  • Grant writing experience (preferred)

Compensation

  • Drafts annual injury prevention needs assessment using available regional and state data

Benefits

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, paramedic program, public health or related degree.
  • Master's Degree in Public Health, Education, Nursing, Social Services or closely related field (preferred)
  • Develops and coordinates education, interventions and injury prevention campaigns across the spectrum of trauma care with the end goal of decreasing childhood morbidity and mortality due to trauma and injury.
  • Participates in workshops and meetings with, and provides consultation to, professional healthcare and community organizations relative to pediatric injury prevention
  • Facilitates collaboration and network building between facilities and services within the region to ensure continuity of injury prevention education and interventions.
  • Minimum Education:
  • 3-5 years of Pediatric Emergency or Trauma care, prehospital care, public or community healthcare with program management experience
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