Injury Prevention Specialist
$124,800–$124,800 year
On-site · Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Injury Prevention Specialist to perform on-site ergonomic risk assessments, coach employees on posture and movement strategies, and deliver 1-on-1 and group education. Role focuses on observation, training, and behavior-based prevention rather than hands-on therapy. Requires ergonomics-related degree and certifications; contractor, part-time schedule (4-8 hours weekly), immediate start, on-site at Bridgeport, CT sites. Responsibilities include conducting ergonomic evaluations, tracking movement trends, communicating findings to site safety teams, and documenting observations using DORN systems. Skills include strong interpersonal coaching, proactive problem-solving, attention to documentation, and familiarity with ergonomic assessment software and MS Office.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Human Factors, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Ergonomics certifications preferred (e.g., CPE, CCPE, CEES, COES, REPA, or equivalent)
- Experience with physical job demands analysis and ergonomic data collection
- Minimum 2 years in a workplace ergonomics, human movement, or occupational health setting
- Must carry or be willing to obtain professional liability insurance
- Must pass background screening and adhere to client site requirements
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