How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. The cover letter should specifically address why you are interested in the position, describe specific skills and experiences in your history, and directly relate them to the responsibilities and qualifications for the position. In order for the Career Portal system to accept your cover letter, include it as the first page of your resume document.

Job Summary

As a part of the Pediatric Trauma Program at Mott Children's Hospital, the Injury Prevention Specialist Intermediate will join our team of dedicated professionals to provide safety education and resources to Mott staff, patients and families in the hospital, as well as the community. The primary function of this position will be to plan, coordinate and implement child passenger safety/injury prevention educational programs as needed. This includes recruitment, funding and evaluation of program initiatives. The ideal candidate will have the ability to facilitate and coordinate new partnerships with local agencies and community groups to strengthen the impact of safety education. This will involve significant contact with hospital staff, patients and families with a diverse set of needs and backgrounds.

Responsibilities*

Provide consultation and education presentations to staff, patients and families
Develop and maintain relationships with hospital staff, departments and community partners through education and outreach
Coordinate and promote ongoing efforts that relate to injury prevention
Apply public health concepts to injury surveillance and program implementation
Utilize evidence-based approach for program development and evaluation
Present at state and national conferences on topics such as child passenger safety, breaking language barriers in injury prevention and health equity.
Implement innovative, creative approaches to curriculum design in response to emerging injury prevention trends
Develop curriculum for educating caregivers, patients and community members on a variety of topics including medication safety, pain management and opioid use disorder
Develop patient-centered, plain language educational materials for inpatient and outpatient populations across a variety of injury prevention topics, increasing health knowledge and accessibility
Secure and manage grant funding, strategically allocating resources (e.g., car seats, home safety kits) to meet the needs of low-income families and expand program reach
Collect feedback from participants and stakeholders to evaluate program effectiveness, driving ongoing refinement and high satisfaction rates
Regularly identify and leverage data on injury trends to creatively enhance current and new educational offerings
Create and distribute Child Passenger Safety Technician newsletter to promote programming and recruit volunteers for community events
Lead volunteers and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize program implementation and delivery, resulting in improved attendance, engagement, and health outcomes

Required Qualifications*

Minimum of 2 years experience as a Child Passenger Safety Technician, instructor level ideal
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in education, public health, sociology, health promotion, communications or related field of study required
Comfort with teaching and managing large groups of children and adults
Strong time management, oral and written communication skills
Experience in writing, developing and implementing educational programs. Dynamic presentation and public speaking skills vital
Understanding of grant writing, management and evaluation helpful. PEERS training ideal
Ability to develop strong evaluation tools for injury prevention initiatives
Leadership and mentoring skills necessary
Ability to work independently with initiative and sound judgment

Desired Qualifications*

Prior experience working with families
Understanding of the importance of sensitivity when working with families of varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
Proficiency in more than one language ideal
Knowledge of university policies and procedures as well as university systems
Experience in academic setting managing and prioritizing multiple different projects

Work Schedule

Candidate will be expected to work 40 hours per week with possible evenings and weekends. Statewide travel may be needed as circumstances necessitate.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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