LACTATION CONSULTANT
Gateway Community Action Partnership
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Gateway Community Action Partnership is hiring a LACTATION CONSULTANT. The Lactation Consultant provides direct clinical breastfeeding services to WIC participants, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care. This role involves documenting client contacts, maintaining records, and potentially supervising Peer Counselors. The consultant will also conduct breastfeeding support groups, assess the need for breastfeeding aids, and make appropriate referrals.
Key focus areas include Provide direct clinical breastfeeding services to WIC participants, Document all client contacts completely and accurately, and Maintain records, statistics and schedules for lactation services.
Successful candidates bring IBCLC Certification, Bachelor's Degree, and Travel 50%+. Important skills include Direct Clinical Breastfeeding Services, Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation Of Care, and Documentation. Preferred (not required): Supervision, Coaching, Training, and Spanish Speaking Ability.
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Salary Range $26.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Position Type Temp. Part Time
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage Up to 50%
Description
Job Functions:
Provide direct clinical breastfeeding services to WIC participants with appropriate follow up within the “Standards of Practice for IBCLC Lactation Consultants,” including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care in the WIC clinic, or other appropriate location as well as virtual services via phone and video calls. Document all client contacts completely and accurately. Maintain records, statistics and schedules for lactation services. May supervise and mentor Peer Counselors. May conduct training and in-services as needed. Conduct breastfeeding support groups and assess the need for breastfeeding aids and instruct women in their appropriate use. Make appropriate referrals. Maintain accurate breast pumps and breastfeeding aids inventory. Responsible for professional self-development and other duties mandated by the State WIC program. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multi-cultural, and multi-lingual clientele and /staff. Travel within Gateway CAP service area is required. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Education requirements: Required International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) IBCLC.
Experience: One year, but will accept less experience if the candidate is promising. Spanish/ V speaking ability highly desired.
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