LACTATION CONSULTANT

Tri-county Community Action Agency; Whitman Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-county Community Action Agency seeks an IBCLC to provide direct clinical breastfeeding services to WIC participants and to document and maintain lactation records. The role includes supervising Peer Counselors and conducting breastfeeding groups as needed.

Travel within the Gateway CAP service area is required; bilingual ability (Spanish) is highly desired to support a multi-lingual clientele.

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification required.
• 1 year of lactation experience preferred; will consider promising candidates.
• Spanish language ability highly desired; multilingual skills appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical breastfeeding services to WIC participants per IBCLC standards.
• Document all client contacts completely and accurately; maintain records and schedules for lactation services.

Skills

Clinical lactation support

Education

IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant)

Job description

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.