IBCLC Lactation Leader & WIC Breastfeeding Supervisor

Tiburcio-Vasquez-Health-Center-Inc.; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC) in California seeks a Lactation Educator/Breastfeeding Supervisor (IBCLC) to develop and oversee the Breastfeeding Counselor Program and related services across WIC. The role supervises the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Educator(s) to ensure counseling aligns with program benchmarks and quality standards.

This full-time, 40-hour work week requires bilingual English/Spanish, current IBCLC certification, and prior supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification is required.
• 1 year of supervisory/lead experience required.
• Experience with lactation challenges.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, coordinates, and supervises the day to day operations of the TVHC WIC Breastfeeding Program and the Peer Counselor Program (BPCP).
• Develops, implements, and supervises the Peer Counseling Program and peer counselors.
• Ensures peer counselors conduct timely outreach and follow-up of program clients, documenting all contacts in accordance to protocol using the web-based 'Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Database.'
• Provides on-going staff and group trainings using the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training Manual or the USDA's approved training curriculum.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC) in California seeks a Lactation Educator/Breastfeeding Supervisor (IBCLC) to develop and oversee the Breastfeeding Counselor Program and related services across WIC. The role supervises the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Educator(s) to ensure counseling aligns with program benchmarks and quality standards.

This full-time, 40-hour work week requires bilingual English/Spanish, current IBCLC certification, and prior supervisory experience.