Injury Prevention Technician

Injury Prevention Technician

Employer: Gila River Indian Community

Salary: $17.15 - $21.50 Hourly

Location: 525 North Access Road, 85147, Sacaton, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Department: Tribal Health Department

Closing Date: Continuous

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

The Injury Prevention Technician will assist and work closely with the Injury Prevention Specialist in developing prevention, intervention and educational activities for GRIC. This position exists to increase program capacity to ensure a successful outcome of meeting the program goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Injury Prevention Specialist in the planning, coordination and implementation of injury prevention awareness, intervention and promotional campaigns; providing education on injury prevention to community members and other injury prevention partners.
• Assist in developing and disseminating program brochures, flyers, and educational materials; including conducting community surveys.
• Act as a liaison by being a positive role model with the GRIC program and Community and other injury prevention partners and develop positive partnerships.
• Assist with administrative functions of the program (i.e., answering and monitoring phone, tracks and sends out all incoming/outgoing program correspondence, maintains program calendar of activities, and monitors and tracks program inventory).
• Input, monitor and track program activities including demographics for statistical use; utilize current program database systems to report activities electronically and assist in creating statistical program data; including submitting monthly reports.
• Assist in the distribution of child restraint devices and provide education about child restraint devices and installation techniques.
• Ensure confidentiality and protect the privacy and security of protected client health information
• Travel when necessary to perform work functions and attend training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Some knowledge of the concepts, principles, methods, and techniques of community-based injury prevention and social marketing.
• Some knowledge of epidemiology and public health training principles.
• Knowledge of Native American culture, local Tribal government and community members of the Gila River Indian Community.
• Knowledge of privacy and security requirements concerning release of information and the ability to implement measures to ensure privacy.
• Skill and ability to make clear and concise oral and written presentations in informal and formal settings.
• Skill and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people of diverse ethnicity and cultures.
• Moderate skill and ability to use word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Ability to adapt to changes, demands, and growth within the program.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Ability to perform assigned duties in a timely manner and with little supervision.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings, including occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment that involves exposure to adverse weather conditions and related hazards.
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours, weekends and special events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

Required Education/Experience:

High School diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in an environmental health, injury prevention, or public health related program; preparing and presenting education materials.

Additional Requirements:

• Obtain Child Passenger Safety certification within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Obtain Injury Prevention Level One Course certification within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Obtain Injury Prevention Level Two Course certification within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
• Maintain current CPR & First Aid certification or obtain within sixty (60) days of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Obtain Arizona Department Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance card within 90 days from date of hire.
• Required to pass background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must maintain through duration of employment.
• Required to obtain a Tribal Operator's permit. Valid state driver's license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application.