Child Passenger Safety Technician

Job Summary The Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) will serve as a certified CPST and injury prevention advocate to promote child passenger and pedestrian safety and broader pediatric injury prevention. This role is an integral part of the Benioff Children’s Hospital (BCH) San Francisco Emergency Department’s Child Passenger Safety Program. This is a one-year grant program funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

• Lead education efforts on car seat safety, fall prevention, bike helmet fitting, and general injury prevention practices.
• Increase BCH’s presence in the community by organizing and delivering injury prevention events—including child passenger safety check-ups, bike rodeos, helmet fittings, and health fairs—at times and locations accessible to underserved families.
• Collaborate with BCH Oakland’s Childhood Injury Prevention Program, coalitions, schools, and community-based organizations to implement an interdisciplinary, public health approach to injury prevention.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Certification as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST); may be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of the health promotion and education field.
• Thorough knowledge of the design and delivery of related programs.
• Skills associated with both the development and delivery of health education programs and services.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and respond to community needs.

• Thorough knowledge of health promotion and education with an emphasis on childhood injury prevention.
• Experience in designing and delivering community health education programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing educational materials for underserved populations.

• Certification as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST); may be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Salary Range $80,200 - $120,300 (Annual Rate).

About UCSF:
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community that seeks candidates whose experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. We are also committed to equity, building a diverse workforce and delivering culturally competent education and care.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.