Health Educator - CPST/Community Liaison

TEP-Health Employees

Temporary Employment

86200BR

Job Summary

Please note: this is a part-time position; average of 20 hours per week. Varied work schedule which could include some intermittent evening/weekend events.

The Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) Community Liaison will serve as a certified CPST and injury prevention advocate to promote child passenger safety and broader pediatric injury prevention, with a special emphasis on preventing traumatic brain injury (TBI). This role will lead education efforts on car seat safety, fall prevention, bike helmet fitting, and general injury prevention practices.

The Community Liaison will 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. The role will collaborate with the Childhood Injury Prevention Program, coalitions, schools, and community-based organizations to implement an interdisciplinary, public health approach to injury prevention.

• Community Outreach & Education

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute community events such as car seat check-ups, bike rodeos, helmet fittings, and health fairs.

  • Conduct individual and group trainings on childhood injury prevention topics, tailoring content to community needs.

  • Distribute up-to-date, culturally appropriate educational materials to underserved communities.

• Program Development & Implementation

  • Collaborate with schools, clinics, and community-based organizations to design and deliver health promotion and injury prevention programs.

  • Conduct needs assessments to identify injury risks and educational gaps among underserved and at-risk populations.

  • Assess and revise course content and training techniques to ensure effectiveness and accessibility.

  • Secure, develop, and maintain educational equipment and instructional resources.

• Partnerships & Collaboration

  • Strengthen partnerships with local community-based organizations, coalitions, and schools to expand outreach.

  • Serve as a liaison between UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and community stakeholders.

  • Organize and disseminate educational resources to maximize community engagement and impact.

• Program Evaluation & Reporting

  • Maintain resource databases to monitor program utilization and outcomes.

  • Track effectiveness of health promotion and injury prevention efforts, reporting findings to program leadership.

• Professional Development

  • Maintain CPST certification through ongoing training.

  • Stay current with best practices in child injury prevention and health education.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training.
• Effective interpersonal skills to engage diverse client groups.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and respond to community needs.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Thorough knowledge of health promotion and education with emphasis on childhood injury prevention.

• Experience in designing and delivering community health education programs.

• Demonstrated experience developing educational materials for underserved populations.

License/Certification

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

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. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work 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.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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.

Organization

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

004398 HEALTH EDUCATOR 3

Job Category

Administrative Support, Education, Professional (Non-Clinical), Social Work and Psychology, Support Services, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Floater

Percentage

50%

Location

Oakland, CA

Campus

Benioff Children's Hospital

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Evenings, Weekends, Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Please note: this is a part-time position; average of 20 hours per week. Varied work schedule which could include some intermittent evening/weekend events.