Breastfeeding Coordinator

Montefiore New Rochelle; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is seeking WIC program staff to perform a variety of professional duties supporting Women, Infants, and Children participants under supervision. The team applies NYSDOH NYWIC policies, HIPAA confidentiality, and hospital standards across multiple sites.

Staff are trained in NYWIC computer systems, develop nutrition education materials, and contribute to breastfeeding promotion and support plans. Travel to all 3 sites is required.

Qualifications

• BS required and credentialed in relevant health field.
• Knowledge of NYSDOH NYWIC policies and HIPAA confidentiality.
• Ability to travel between sites and coordinate education programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day breastfeeding and nutrition services across 3 sites.
• Provide counseling to participants and schedule breastfeeding classes.
• Screen and certify WIC applicants using NYSDOH guidelines.
• Develop nutrition education materials and participate in QA processes.

Skills

Breastfeeding counseling

Nutrition education

Program coordination

Education

BS Required

Job description

City/State:

New Rochelle, New York

Department:

MNR Ambultory Care

Work Days:

MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours:

Hours Vary

Scheduled Daily Hours:

7.5 HOURS

Job Summary

All WIC Program staff perform a variety of professional duties for the Women, Infants, and Children participants in our program under the supervision of the WIC Program Coordinator (or Director) and/or the Administrator of WIC Services.
WIC Program staff are guided by a thorough knowledge of our Local Agency Policies and Procedures, applicable United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal laws and regulations, the policies, and procedures of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) WIC Program, and Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (MNRH) policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Staff are thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in the use of the NYSDOH NYWIC computer system so that they can process participants and information. Both roles participate in the development of the nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion and support plan within our Local Agency Compliance and Self-Assessment (LACASA).

Essential Functions

• Is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Breastfeeding and Nutrition services in accordance with the policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (MNRH).
  Ensures adherence to all regulations of confidentiality and patient safety as required by federal HIPPA regulations, USDA, the NYSDOH, and MNRH. Implements the rules and regulations of the USDA, the NYSDOH, and MNRH.
• Provides intervention and counseling to participants to assist them with breastfeeding needs.
  Creates a schedule of breastfeeding education classes/support groups for WIC participants in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  Selects and creates nutrition education materials for use in breastfeeding and nutrition counseling.
  Establishes a positive environment for breastfeeding and nutrition services at all 3 Sites using visual educational resources and verbal encouragement.
  Travels to all 3 sites.
• Participates in outreach activities to promote breastfeeding, nutrition education, and WIC enrollment.
• Screens and certifies WIC applicants using verified nutritional risk criteria, medical risk criteria, and anthropometrics in accordance with the NYSDOH guidelines.
• Ensures that quality nutrition services are provided to WIC participants
  Develop a training plan for staff who provide nutrition and breastfeeding services.
  Provide nutrition and breastfeeding in-service training to staff who provide nutrition and breastfeeding services to keep abreast of current nutrition and breastfeeding policies and issues.
  Oversees procedures used to fulfill food and formula prescriptions and coordinate with medical providers, as appropriate.
• Has a thorough knowledge of the community and public health resources for referral purposes.
  Attends conferences, professional seminars, in-service training, and other professional meetings to improve knowledge and strengthen effectiveness.
  Report any problems or issues to the WIC Program Coordinator (or Director).
• Oversees development of nutrition and breastfeeding education materials
  Participates in local and state workgroups to improve nutrition and program services.
  Coordinate nutrition services with other WIC program operations, LAs, and community organizations
  Stays current with up-to-date nutrition information and shares with LA staff by attending professional conferences, meetings, seminars, training, and WIC Association functions.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance (QA) process to ensure staff competency in various nutrition-related areas (i.e., anthropometry, hematology, nutrition education, etc.)
  Required to complete the designated 12 hours of continuing education every year.
• Performs all other responsibilities of support staff as necessary including rostering, WIC EBT Cards distribution,
  registration, scheduling, appointments, and other office duties, etc.
• Assists the WIC Program Coordinator (or Director) with related departmental duties( direct supervision of entire team providing coverage in the WIC Coordinator’s absence.
  Participate in the development and implementation of the annual Local Agency Compliance and Self-Assessment (LACASA)/Management Evaluation.
• Supervise and monitor the activities, training, and documentation of the Peer Counselor Coordinator (PCC) and Peer Counselors (PC) Participate in the development of the LA nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion and support plan
  Assist in maintaining a breastfeeding supportive environment
  Develop and implement all LA breastfeeding promotion and support activities, including the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program and Breast Pump Program
• Ensure that the Peer Counseling Program is standardized, consistent with WIC regulations and policy, and meets USDA’s WIC Breastfeeding Model Components for Peer Counseling
  Ensure breastfeeding support and promotion is integrated into new staff orientation and provide annual breastfeeding training for all staff
  Provide ongoing supervision and support for all breastfeeding staff
  Monitor, compile, and evaluate breastfeeding rates, promotion and support activities, and peer counseling activities
• Develop and implement a Breast Pump Program policy for the purchase, distribution, and inventory of pumps per New York State WIC policy.
  Oversee the Breast Pump Program for appropriate evaluation of participants’ needs
  Maintain the breast pump inventory in the management information system (MIS) and a monthly physical inventory
• Train QN/CPA staff on conducting a breast pump assessment and issuing breast pumps
  Coordinate breastfeeding promotional activities with community stakeholders
  Provides intervention and counseling to participants to assist them with breastfeeding needs.
  Creates a schedule of breastfeeding education classes/support groups for WIC participants in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  Selects and creates nutrition education materials for use in breastfeeding and nutrition counseling.
• Screens and certifies WIC applicants using verified nutritional risk criteria, medical risk criteria, and anthropometrics in accordance with the NYSDOH guidelines.
• Participates in local and state workgroups to improve nutrition and program services.
  Coordinate nutrition services with other WIC program operations, LAs, and community organizations
  Stays current with up-to-date nutrition information and shares with LA staff by attending professional conferences, meetings, seminars, training, and WIC Association functions.

Qualifications

• BS Required
• Certified Lactation Counselor - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice within 1 Year Preferred
• Annual Assessment - OHS Required
• Fit Test - OHS Required

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.