Program Specialist

**Work Shift:** Please see job description for details. **Time Type:** Full time **Department:** CC017780 Community Health and Safety **Summary:** GRANT FUNDED Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. On-Site Coordinates health education programs and training of community partners. Maintains resources for projects, team development, team meetings coordination, data entry and analysis. Also maintains up-to-date knowledge of advances and understanding of injury-related risks and protective factors. **Additional Information:** **GRANT FUNDED Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. On-Site** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **The ideal candidate will report to the Director of Community Health & Safety and work closely with schools across the state to provide teen driving education, resources, and technical assistance.** **They will have experience in health education, community engagement, and/or teen driving programs.** **The position is based on the Arkansas Children's campus and requires in-state travel to various schools.** **A company vehicle will be provided for travel.** ****REQUIRES driver's license in good standing**** **#AC2024** **Required Education:** Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; Or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. **Recommended Education:** **Required Work Experience:** Related Field - 2 years of experience **Recommended Work Experience:** **Required Certifications:** Drivers License - Arkansas Department of Motor Vehicles **Recommended Certifications:** **Description** 1. Administers programs under direction, including maintenance of best practice knowledge, participant recruitment, training development, and event logistics. 2. Creates community engagement by identifying key stakeholders, building relationships, and participating in or leading community events/activities. 3. Conducts program evaluation, quality improvement and data management. 4. Represents AC in partnerships addressing mechanism-related task forces and coalitions. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. Arkansas Childrens (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Childrens is driven by four core valuessafety, teamwork, compassion and excellencewhich inform every action. Arkansas Childrens Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Childrens has met the unique needs of children. But were more than just a hospital treating sick kidsour services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Childrens Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the states only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Childrens Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. _Arkansas Childrens is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at childrens, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better._ Michael Business Operations Manager Arkansas Childrens Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children. Linda Information Systems Analyst We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children. Angela Parking and Fleet Coordinator Care, love, and hope for children! Kathy Administrative Assistant When I think of my time here at Arkansas Childrens Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life! Nick Supply Assistant Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.