Safe Kids Worldwide (Safe Kids) is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting kids from preventable injuries, the number one cause of death for children in the United States. Safe Kids is a separate 501(c)(3) and an affiliate of Children's National Hospital. Safe Kids is a go-to resource to help parents and caregivers keep kids safe from car crashes, fires, falls, poisoning, and more. Through more than 400 coalitions in the United States, Safe Kids works with children's hospitals, trauma centers, first responders, and public health experts to get evidence-informed, life-saving information to families, no matter where they live, to influence behavior change. Safe Kids engages in improving public health and prevention, which includes research, education, awareness, and public policy. Since 1988, the work of Safe Kids has contributed to the more than 60 percent reduction in childhood unintentional injury deaths in the United States.
The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) is responsible for implementing the activities outlined in the NHTSA cooperative agreement under the Conduct Course and CEU Audits section. They will perform in person and desk audits for National CPS Certification Courses and perform audits of Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Provides feedback from the field to SKW and completes corrective action plans related to course audits. Remote location eligible. Travel is required.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
4 years of related work experience in public health, injury prevention or programmatic quality assurance. Progressive child passenger safety experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of the National CPS Certification policy and procedures. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with CPSTs and CPSTIs and relevant CPS contacts.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented, able to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Ability to effectively communicate the mission of the organization and articulate the impact of the National CPS Certification program.
A team mentality and an interest in the success of colleagues.
The ability to work effectively with other staff and to follow approved Safe Kids Worldwide procedures and policies.
Functional Accountabilities
Program Evaluation
Content Creation
Reporting
Organizational Culture, accountability, and adaptability
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety