Lactation Care Specialist (CBS/CLC) – Maternal Health

MECA Therapies LLC; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid training and professional dev.

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

MECA Therapies LLC in Hobbs, NM seeks a CBS/CLC provider to deliver lactation support and education across prenatal and postnatal periods. You will collaborate with a maternal health team including CHWs, nurses, and care coordinators to promote breastfeeding success and maternal wellness.

The role involves group sessions, risk screening, and linkage to resources, with supervision by the IBCLC and reporting responsibilities within MECA’s care framework.

Qualifications

• Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credential is required.
• Community Health Worker Certification is required.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding physiology, infant nutrition, latch techniques, and pumping guidance.
• Experience supporting various feeding methods and resolving common lactation issues.
• Strong understanding of perinatal health and psychosocial factors on feeding success.
• Ability to deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed care to diverse clients.
• Familiarity with local health resources and programs (WIC, public health).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills.
• Proficiency with documentation systems and EHRs.
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Approximately 2 years healthcare-related experience strongly preferred.
• Multilingual ability preferred in diverse regions.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based breastfeeding education and direct lactation support in-person and virtually.
• Collaborate with IBCLCs, CHWs, care coordinators, and others for integrated care plans.
• Lead individual and group lactation education sessions with cultural sensitivity.
• Screen for risk factors and refer clients to internal or external resources.
• Document encounters and recommendations per payer and program standards.
• Track lactation metrics and report trends and needs.
• Develop breastfeeding education materials aligned with goals.
• Participate in team meetings, reviews, and training.
• Represent MECA’s breastfeeding services at public events and forums.
• Support onboarding and training of new CBS/CLC staff.

Skills

CBS/CLC credential

CHW certification

Breastfeeding physiology

Lactation support experience

Perinatal health knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competency

Resource navigation

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Healthcare experience

Education

CHW Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

MS Office

Job description

MECA Therapies LLC in Hobbs, NM seeks a CBS/CLC provider to deliver lactation support and education across prenatal and postnatal periods. You will collaborate with a maternal health team including CHWs, nurses, and care coordinators to promote breastfeeding success and maternal wellness.

The role involves group sessions, risk screening, and linkage to resources, with supervision by the IBCLC and reporting responsibilities within MECA’s care framework.