Building Location:

Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth

Department:

2045310 INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM - SMDC HOSP

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting with planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of injury prevention programs locally and regionally. This position provides leadership by coordinating community and regional programs to ensure commitment to the prevention of injuries to all age groups. This position also assists with training of other health care professionals in injury prevention and with requirements as outlined by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma for an effective injury prevention program.

Education Qualifications:

Required Education:

• Bachelors degree in a healthcare or wellness related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years teaching in classroom/community setting

• Minimum of 1 year in program development

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of injury prevention programs locally and regionally.

• Provide leadership in coordinating community and regional programs focused on injury prevention for all age groups.

• Assist with training healthcare professionals in injury prevention strategies and meet requirements outlined by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.

• Conduct infant safety initiatives, such as car seat checks, and educate on elderly fall prevention.

• Deliver school presentations on topics like bike safety, water safety, and drunk driving prevention.

• Partner with community organizations, such as Duluth Police and Fon du Lac, to promote injury prevention efforts.

• Spend significant time engaging with the community to build relationships and promote safety programs.

You Might Be a Good Fit If...

• You have experience teaching or facilitating educational programs.

• You have a background in community engagement or outreach.

• You have knowledge or experience in health, wellness, or safety initiatives.

• You are comfortable presenting to diverse audiences, including children, adults, and professionals.

• You enjoy collaborating with community partners and organizations.

• You have strong organizational and leadership skills to coordinate programs effectively.

• You are passionate about injury prevention and improving community health.

• You have prior experience as a teacher, instructor, or in a safety or wellness-related role.

Onsite Nature:

• This role is fully onsite and not a remote or hybrid role

• This position does require frequent travel within the community

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

No certification/licensure required

FTE:

0.7

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$39,705.12 - $59,564.96

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.