Lactation Educator for WIC – Part-Time, Travel

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency is seeking a Lactation Educator to provide basic breastfeeding support and education to WIC enrolled pregnant and breastfeeding mothers at Bridgeton, NJ clinics.

The role collaborates with the Breastfeeding Coordinator and nutrition staff, following NJ DOH policies. Requires an Associate or higher degree, personal breastfeeding experience, and after-hire PC training. Some local travel and evening hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Undergraduate degree required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Personal breastfeeding experience required.
• Complete Level 1 and Level 2 of the State provided PC training after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic evidence based breastfeeding information and support to WIC enrolled pregnant and breastfeeding program participants.
• Facilitates individual and group education for pregnant and breastfeeding participants.
• Assists WIC mothers in achieving their breastfeeding goals by supporting them to overcome basic barriers, challenges and concerns.
• Provides periodic contacts to participants though out the Gateway WIC agency sites to follow up on progress of their pregnancy and breastfeeding concerns.
• Keeps accurate and updated records of all participants they interact with in the WOS system.
• Will be available for breastfeeding clients needing assistance outside of normal clinic hours via phone.
• Uses established protocols to refer concerns beyond the scope of practice to CPAs, IBCLCs, health care providers or other public health programs.
• Assesses the needs of WIC enrolled breastfeeding participants for breast pumps and other breastfeeding aides and refers to the IBCLC as appropriate.
• Attends at least one breastfeeding conference or workshop annually.
• Reviews current literature to stay up-to-date on breastfeeding trends, evidence-based practices, and emerging research.
• Assists in completing administrative tasks as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Participates in planning and organizing breastfeeding month and other activities.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining of general breastfeeding education materials and displays in the WIC clinics including bulletin boards, pamphlets, food displays, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Breastfeeding support

Education & counseling

Record keeping

Education

Associate Degree or Undergraduate degree

Job description

Tri-County Community Action Agency is seeking a Lactation Educator to provide basic breastfeeding support and education to WIC enrolled pregnant and breastfeeding mothers at Bridgeton, NJ clinics.

The role collaborates with the Breastfeeding Coordinator and nutrition staff, following NJ DOH policies. Requires an Associate or higher degree, personal breastfeeding experience, and after-hire PC training. Some local travel and evening hours may apply.