Special Programs Coordinator Part-Time

*Grant funded position*

MAIN FUNCTION: Meeting the needs of the community by developing and offering a multitude of health wellness and safety programs.

1. Supports all aspects of the Safe Kids Coalition

• Supports all childrens programs assists with record maintenance & schedule coordination.
• Keeps current with safety issues that impact children and educates the community & staff
• Educates staff regarding SAFE KIDS initiatives & assists with training pertinent staff & volunteers for specific programs
• Assists with developing new programs in response to community needs
• Represents the Safe Kids Coalition on a State and National level.
• Assists with grant writing for all childrens programs and associated record keeping / documentation requirements.
• Assists with coordinating the annual childrens health wellness and safety fair.
• Works with community members to offer health wellness and safety programs as needed.
• Active member of the community childrens related committees
• Assists with conducting and coordinating annual events in addition to childrens health fair.
• Assists with disseminating pertinent information to other Safe Kids Coalition members.

1. Supports Child Passenger Safety

• Maintains all necessary certifications as a car seat technician
• Assists with coordinating all aspects of Car Seat Clinics

1. Performs as a team player: demonstrating a willingness to take responsibility and be flexible as needed in order to ensure the smooth operation of the Community Outreach activities.

• Willing and able to work flexible hours under diverse conditions
• Ability to write grants and evaluations as needed

1. Maintains responsibility for attendance/reliability to ensure that the Hospital is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

1. Contributes to the mission of the organization by supporting the Employee Philosophy Planetree Model of Care and Organizational Goals.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred
• State Certification of an approved Child and Infant First Aid Status or eligible
• State Certification in Car Seat Instillation or eligible
• National STAC Safe Transportation of All Children Program eligible
• BLS CPR Certified

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in community outreach and human services
• Minimum of 2 years working with children of varying ages in program implementation
• Program development and implementation preferred
• Grant Writing skills a plus

Required Experience:

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