WIC Lactation Consultant (WI0456 - Las Palmas)
Summary:
Promotes breastfeeding in the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinic and the community by providing education, assistance and support to breastfeeding mothers and their infants to attain a successful breastfeeding relationshipProvides, evaluates, and documents breastfeeding education, counseling, support and follow-up for families experiencing routine and/or complex issues associated with lactation and breastfeeding.
DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
1Serve as a Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE)Provides counseling and support for families experiencing routine and/or complex issues associated with lactation and breastfeedingEvaluates breastfeeding process with mother/infant, based on the individual needs and goals of the breastfeeding mother/infant including evaluation of outcomes and appropriate follow-up.
2Serves as Breastfeeding Coordinator and/or Peer Counselor CoordinatorPlans, develops, obtains approval for and implements Annual Breastfeeding Education Plan.
3Provides training on breastfeeding issues to others on the WIC team and shares information from current breastfeeding reference materialsTrains Breastfeeding Peer Counselors in accordance with State Agency requirementsEnsures compliance with required training to include attending conferences and meetings.
4Provides, evaluates, and documents breastfeeding education, counseling, support and consistent follow-up contacts with clientsPerforms all duties following State and local agency policies, procedures and guidelines.
5Evaluates, issues, orders and maintains appropriate documentation of the breastfeeding equipment and supply issuancesMaintains documentation of contacts and counseling as required by state; audits logs and inventory monthly or more frequently.
6Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with participants, staff and community services supportive of breastfeeding families.
7Provide excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax, or face to face contact to members.
8Performs other departmental duties as assigned.
JOB
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent requiredMust have current certification from IBCLCMust be trained in accordance with the State AgencyBilingual in English and Spanish preferredMust have telephone availability and have access to reliable transportationTravel required as requestedPrior knowledge of the WIC program preferredPHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Finger Dexterity:
Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects.
Talking:
Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.
Hearing:
Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Repetitive Motions:
Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Visual:
Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or other materials.
Physical:
Moderate activity; assist staff and monitoring flowMay have to lift folders, files, papers, audio/video equipment, and other such items weighing up to approximately 25 lbs.
EducationRequiredHigh School/GED or better in General BusinessLicenses & CertificationsRequiredIBCLC Recommended Skills Auditing Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Finger Dexterity Typing Visual Perception Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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