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Injury Prevention Specialist
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What they do
A Health Educator creates programs that are designed to teach people and motivate them to follow healthy behaviors. Works with individual patients and families in a health care settings, or develops campaigns and materials directed to larger groups such as college students. Organizes events like health screenings, trainings for peer educators or professionals, or incentive programs like weight loss challenges. May advise on public health policy.
$54,990 / year median in Minnesota
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Building Location:
Building D
•Miller Dwan Medical Center
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EH Duluth Department:
2045310 INJURY
PREVENTION PROGRAM
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SMDC HOSP Job Description:
Essentia Health is hiring an Injury Prevention Specialist to support our safety education programs.
Education Qualifications:
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.
Required Work Experience:
Minimum of 2 years teaching in classroom or community setting Minimum of 1 year in program development
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in a healthcare or wellness related field
Position Details:
28 scheduled hours weekly Schedule is variable with typical base hours being Monday
•Friday between 8 a.m.
•4:30 p.m. Some events may require occasional evening or weekend availability Regular travel within local community required This is an onsite position; candidate must live in the Duluth/ Twin Ports area and be able to travel within our communities This position supports training and community education on topics including but not limited to:
Car Safety Bike Safety Fall Prevention Infant & Child Safety Water Safety 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:
$40,141.92
•$60,220.16 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.
Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings