Lactation Care Specialist & Program Leader

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children seeks a Lactation Specialist to provide consultative and direct care for breastfeeding mothers and babies. You will train and supervise staff, advocate for breastfeeding initiatives, and oversee the Breastfeeding Pumping Station.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, relevant lactation support experience, and various certifications. The position offers generous time off and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in lactation support or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and direct care for breastfeeding mothers and babies.
• Train and supervise Lactation Resource Nurses and peer support staff.
• Advocate for breastfeeding staff and oversee the Breastfeeding Pumping Station.

Skills

Customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children seeks a Lactation Specialist to provide consultative and direct care for breastfeeding mothers and babies. You will train and supervise staff, advocate for breastfeeding initiatives, and oversee the Breastfeeding Pumping Station.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, relevant lactation support experience, and various certifications. The position offers generous time off and comprehensive benefits.