LACTATION CONSULTANT

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency is seeking a Full-Time WIC lactation consultant to deliver direct clinical breastfeeding services to WIC participants in Camden, NJ and nearby areas. The role requires an IBCLC certification and up to 50% travel within the Gateway CAP service area, with Spanish language ability highly desired.

The position emphasizes documentation, group support, referrals, and inventory management for breast pumps and aids, in a multicultural setting with diverse client needs.

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical breastfeeding services to WIC participants with follow-up within the Standards of Practice for IBCLC Lactation Consultants, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
• 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 need for breastfeeding aids and instruct women in their appropriate use.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain breast pumps and breastfeeding aids inventory.
• Travel within Gateway CAP service area is required.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

IBCLC certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mt Ephraim WIC S35 - Camden, NJ 08104, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $26.00 - $26.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 50%.

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.