Injury Prevention Center Program Coordinator-Full-Time

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.

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%

• 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.

Community Outreach, Education & Partnerships-25%

• 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.

Program Support & Communications-10%

• 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-5%
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.   

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Education: High School Diploma with required experience or Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work or related field
• Experience:  
  • 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.

Education and/or Experience Preferred:

• Education:  Master’s Degree in public health, social work or related field.

License and/or Certification Preferred:

• Child Passenger Safety Technician.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Injury prevention practices in child passenger safety.
• Community program planning and implementation.
• Coalition building and stakeholder engagement.

Skills:

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Effective public speaking and group facilitation.
• Program coordination and time management.
• Relationship-building with varied audiences.
• Project management.

Abilities:

• Write reports and educational materials.
• Present to small and large groups.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Communicate clearly across audiences.
• Use Microsoft Office and basic digital tools.