Works with department leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate injury prevention programs and strategies to improve health outcomes of a defined population. Within focus area, may collaborate with Manager to coordinate and oversee volunteers, interns, and new hires. Partners with professional and community organizations on injury prevention-related  issues and events. This position would primarliy support the Safe Kids Georgia team with the opportunity to support other injury prevention initiatives in Strong4Life.. 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Nutrition, or related field

Certification Summary

• May require valid Georgia driver’s license
• May require automobile and auto insurance

Experience

• 6 years of experience in wellness

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, Exercise Science, or related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of nutrition and health promotion/wellness program evaluation principles and practices
• Demonstrated success in public health program development, implementation, and evaluation
• Proven project planning and management skills, including ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environment, manage time and multiple assignments, meet frequent deadlines, shift priorities, and work independently and within teams
• Strong research skills, including ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to serve as nutrition education resource
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• May require validated fluency (spoken and written) in Spanish or other language
• Maintains knowledge of wellness trends and integrates best practices into programs

Job Responsibilities

1. Maintains knowledge of wellness trends and integrates best practices into programs.
2. Develops, implements, and evaluates wellness programs.
3. Collaborates with team to develop evaluation plan for each program.
4. Implements program evaluations.
5. Conducts surveys or focus groups, and tracks data reflecting program participation and effectiveness.
6. Reports program data and recommends opportunities for improvement.
7. Manages program budgets and maintains records that meet external audit requirements.
8. Works with leadership on research and submission of grants, contracts, and funding requests.
9. Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including communication and activities with community organizations.
10. Participates in internal and external committees or groups. 
11. Serves as preceptor for interns, volunteers, and new hires.