Injury Prevention Center Program Coordinator-Full-Time

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Hartford, CT

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About The Position

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. Participates in the design, implementation, and evaluation of community based injury prevention programs with a special focus on child passenger safety, ensuring safe transport at discharge for patients of Connecticut Children's.

Requirements

High School Diploma with required experience or Bachelor's degree in public health, social work or related field
High School Diploma must have 5 years in child passenger safety or community safety programming.
Bachelor's must have 1 year in child passenger safety or community safety programming.
Knowledge of Injury prevention practices in child passenger safety.
Knowledge of Community program planning and implementation.
Knowledge of Coalition building and stakeholder engagement.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Effective public speaking and group facilitation.
Program coordination and time management.
Relationship-building with varied audiences.
Project management.
Ability to Write reports and educational materials.
Ability to Present to small and large groups.
Ability to Work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to Communicate clearly across audiences.
Ability to Use Microsoft Office and basic digital tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in public health, social work or related field.
Child Passenger Safety Technician.

Responsibilities

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.
Manage and oversee services related to the safe transport of children at discharge from Connecticut Children's facilities, ensuring families receive education and resources aligned with best practices and legal requirements.
Develop and sustain strong relationships with community stakeholders-including schools, fitting stations, police departments, and advocacy groups-to expand the reach of injury prevention efforts.
Collaborate with IPC leadership to create and distribute educational materials, conduct outreach at public events, and deliver training to varied audiences.
Support the operational and communications needs of the IPC, including assisting with planning, reporting, and publicizing program efforts.
Collaborate with Corporate Communications and the Office for Community Child Health (OCCH) to ensure high visibility and alignment of messaging across platforms.
Drive company vehicle as needed
Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

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