The Trauma Prevention Program is within the UC Davis Medical Center Patient Care Services department. The mission of the Trauma Prevention Program is to prevent and reduce the leading causes of injury within the UCDH trauma center catchment area through education and outreach.

Job Summary

• Certification as a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) for Children with Special Transportation Needs. Must obtain within 3 months of hire, UCDH will provide training.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or similar professional experience.
• Experience providing health and safety education and services to parents and caregivers.
• Experience using virtual communication and education platforms.
• Skills to work independently including prioritizing and following projects through to completion.
• Proficient English language spelling and proof-reading skills.
• Skills to organize and prioritize multiple tasks according to program needs and established deadlines.

• Certification as a NHTSA CPST instructor strongly preferred
• Bilingual fluency in understanding and speaking Spanish, Dari, or Pashto strongly preferred
• Ability to maintain appropriate and professional interpersonal interactions with a variety of health care professionals.
• Strong presentation skills with public speaking experience preferred.
• Experience with data collection and entry preferred.

• Requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Requires moving car seats and training equipment to and from remote locations.
• Requires entering and exiting vehicles to install and inspect child passenger safety seats.
• Lifting requirement: Up to 10 Pounds (Sedentary) - Frequently, Up to 25 Pounds (Light) - Frequently, Up to 50 Pounds (Medium) - Occasionally

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