Child Passenger Safety Coordinator

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Full Time

Job Summary : Development, coordination and administration of child passenger safety education and community events for families, child advocates, law enforcement, allied health & safety, fire dept. and including special needs population. Lead Child Passenger Safety programs. Support child passenger safety activities which support the mission of the Children's Hospital at Saint Francis, and Safe Kids Tulsa Area, including prevention, outreach education and research in Oklahoma.

Minimum Education : Associate Degree in health related field. Bachelor's in health related field preferred.

Licensure, Registration and / or Certification : Certified Child Passenger Technician and Certified Child Passenger Safety Instructor through Safe Kids Worldwide. Off-campus system support duties will require use of a private vehicle. A valid driver license, Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle liability insurance in the amount required by SFHS guidelines will be required.

Work Experience : 1 - 2 years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Effective communication skills, including some public speaking experience. Demonstrated knowledge of or prior involvement in a child passenger safety program. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work, ability to work independently. Ability to work under pressure, be flexible in scheduling, and have the ability to travel.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities : Develop, coordinate and administrate Child Passenger Safety Programs, Inspection Stations, car seat checks. Develop and initiate procedures. Oversee daily operation of programs / Inspection Stations. Accurately communicate all aspects of program. Orders supplies, monitors costs, collects and reports data on program activities. Contacts, schedules, trains and evaluates prospective volunteers to assist with program and equipment maintenance. Remains flexible in work hours, to include evenings and weekend trainings and events. Provides education to individuals about the proper use of child restraints. Is proficient in car seat installation and can accurately explain such to patients, families, and volunteers in community or hospital setting. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current recalls, manufacturer's recommendations, legislation and regulations concerning child passenger restraints. Attend SAFE KIDS, NHTSA, DOT and local trainings to ensure and maintain required certifications, and Special Needs Education on CPS. Is knowledgeable in safe transport of (low birth weight and premature, as well as special needs) children. Maintains current and up-to-date educational materials. Acts as a resource to others in the hospital, community, region and state. Exhibits good public speaking and educational skills to provide scheduled trainings to patients, families and community. Evaluates program with pre and post surveys and family call backs. Provides oversight of Inspection Stations, car seats, equipment, all records (Including documentation of SafeKids Technician and Instructor Certifications). Maintains current inventory of car seats and associated supplies (noodles, slip guard, locking clips, etc.) Completes CPS forms, files, and records of CPS Techs and Instructors. Promotes child passenger safety program. Assists with coordination / staffing of community and outreach safety events related to child passenger safety

Decision Making : Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Working Relationships : Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Has input on performance evaluations but does not prepare or give. Works directly with patients and / or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions : Off-campus system support duties will require use of a private vehicle. A valid driver license, Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle liability insurance in the amount required by SFHS guidelines will be required.

Supplemental Information : This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Safe Kids - Yale Campus

Location :

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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