Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator position is to assist with the planning organizing and implementation of the education programs targeting injury in the surrounding communities of The New Jersey Trauma Center at University Hospital. Identifies and promotes individual and public awareness of injury control and prevention needs and sound practices. Utilizes Hospital and community resources and strives toward injury control and prevention. Provides outreach support to pre-hospital emergency medical service agencies

Responsibilities

What Youll Do

• Assist with planning organizing and implementing educational programs focused on injury prevention in communities served by The New Jersey Trauma Center at University Hospital.
• Identify and promote awareness of injury prevention needs and best practices for individuals and the public.
• Utilize hospital and community resources to support injury control and prevention efforts.
• Provide outreach support to pre-hospital emergency medical service (EMS) agencies.
• Ensures that the Trauma Division is appropriately represented on internal local regional and state task forces and committees
  (e.g. UH Community Outreach Committee NJ Trauma Council Safe Kids City of Newark Steering Committees etc.). Represents
  the Trauma division at local and national meetings/conferences serving as an expert on injury prevention and outreach.
• Coordinates the Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) program for the Trauma Division. Provides
  screening Identification and brief interventions for the at-risk trauma patients. Facilitates appropriate referrals to addiction
  medicine for at risk trauma patients. Maintains ongoing data regarding positive screens and interventions provided.

Qualifications

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Public Health or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of health education experience required.
• Experience in trauma emergency or critical care environment preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Equivalent experience education and/or training may be substituted for education requirements.

What We Offer

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position isPS-26S: $74989 - $90407 - $107705 per year in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community wed love to meet you.

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