Injury Prevention Specialist with Ergonomics experience Danbury, CT at DORN

Position:Part-Time Ergonomics Specialist Injury Prevention (Contractor)Location:Danbury CTCompensation:$60 per hour USDStart Date:ImmeditaelyHours:Flexible 4 hours Every other weekCompany OverviewDORN Companies is a leader in industrial injury prevention ergonomics and employee wellness focused on reducing workplace injuries and improving human performance. We partner with clients across North America to deliver on-site and virtual services including ergonomic assessments job coaching education and training to drive a culture of safety and reduce musculoskeletal risks.Why Join UsImpact-Driven Work:Play a pivotal role in helping reduce workplace injuries and improve ergonomic safety.Flexible Schedule:Ideal for professionals looking to supplement their income with part-time or project-based work.Professional Growth:Gain valuable experience across diverse worksites industries and ergonomic challenges.Collaborative Culture:Join a supportive network of professionals dedicated to occupational health and safety.Job SummaryWe are seeking a qualifiedErgonomics Specialistto support our client with proactive injury prevention services on-site. This position focuses exclusively on ergonomic risk analysis job coaching training and reporting. The role is ideal for professionals with an ergonomics certification or relevant training in occupational health kinesiology human factors or physical rehabilitation.You will conduct ergonomic evaluations assess tasks for risk factors support early intervention efforts and coach employees on safer work practices. This role does not involve hands-on therapyits focused on observation training and behavior-based prevention strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform ergonomic risk assessments of job tasks and workstationsCoach employees on posture movement strategies and injury preventionProvide 1-on-1 and group education to reinforce ergonomic best practicesTrack trends in movement behaviors and discomfort to inform interventionsCommunicate findings and recommendations to site safety teamsDocument all observations and feedback using DORN systemsMaintain regular reports to DORN and client stakeholdersQualificationsEducation and Certifications (one or more of the following):Bachelors or Masters degree in Ergonomics Kinesiology Human Factors Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Industrial Engineering or related fieldErgonomics certifications preferred (e.g. CPE CCPE CEES COES REPA or equivalent)Additional credentials such as ATC PTA OTA or experience in workplace wellness or return-to-work support also consideredExperience:Minimum 2 years in a workplace ergonomics human movement or occupational health settingExperience with physical job demands analysis and ergonomic data collectionStrong understanding of musculoskeletal injury risks and prevention strategiesFamiliarity with manufacturing warehouse or industrial settings is a plusSkills & Traits:Strong interpersonal communication and coaching skillsProactive problem-solver with ability to work independentlyAttention to detail in documentation and reportingComfortable using digital tools (MS Office ergonomic assessment software etc.)Must carry or be willing to obtain professional liability insuranceMust pass background screening and adhere to client site requirementsReady to ApplyJoin a mission-driven team committed to creating healthier safer workplaces. If youre passionate about preventing injuries through proactive ergonomic solutions wed love to hear from you. Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Computer Science,user experience,User Interface,SME,CSS,Interaction Design,Windows,Android,Usability Studies,Visual Design,HTML,User Research,JavaScript,Web Services,Wireframes Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1