Outpatient Lactation Consultant (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an Outpatient Lactation Consultant (Bilingual - English/Spanish) in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Provides culturally responsive lactation care, prenatal and postpartum consultations, feeding support, education, and follow-up care.

The role supports lactation students during supervised clinical experiences and requires IBCLC certification and bilingual proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, Maternal and Child Health or related field.
• Bilingual verbal and written proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• One year of lactation or maternal-child health consultation experience.
• IBCLC certification/license required.
• Experience documenting patient encounters and maintaining confidential health information.

Responsibilities

• Provide bilingual lactation care and prenatal/postpartum consultations.
• Offer feeding support, education, and follow-up care to families.
• Support lactation students during supervised clinical experiences.

Skills

Bilingual Eng/Spa

Lactation experience

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, Maternal and Child Health or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Position Overview

Provides bilingual (English/Spanish), culturally responsive lactation care to families in the NC A&T Outpatient Lactation Clinic. Provides prenatal and postpartum consultations, feeding support, education, and follow-up care. Supports lactation students during supervised clinical experiences.

Work Unit

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is one of four academic departments within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in three program areas with the following six distinct specialty emphases: child development and family studies (non-licensure), child development early education and family studies (birth-kindergarten licensure), consumer sciences, fashion merchandising and design, food and nutritional sciences (human nutrition) and food and nutritional sciences (food science). The department offers a Master of Science degree in one program area, food and nutritional sciences. Additionally, the department offers the Master of Arts in Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and the Master of Arts in Teaching in Child Development, Early Education, and Family Studies (B-K). Faculty members are actively engaged in research that contributes to the body of knowledge in the areas of nutrition, food science, housing, apparel, textile sand family issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, Maternal and Child Health or related field
• Bilingual verbal and written proficiency in English and Spanish required
• One year of experience providing lactation or maternal-child health consultation
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Experience conducting breastfeeding assessments and developing feeding plans for infants and mothers.
• Experience documenting patient encounters and maintaining confidential health information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation management practices.
• Knowledge of maternal and infant health principles.
• Strong interpersonal, counseling, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to provide culturally competent care and education.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Advanced degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, Maternal and Child Health or related field
• Three or more years of experience providing lactation or maternal-child health consultation
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or other maternal-child health certifications.
• Training in perinatal mental health, neonatal care, or maternal-child health education

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to analyze lactation program outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Experience supervising students, interns, volunteers, or staff.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to breastfeeding accommodations and workplace lactation support.

Required License or Certification

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Position Information

Working Title: Outpatient Lactation Consultant (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Appointment Type: Temporary - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

Location: College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Division: Family & Consumer Sciences

Organizational Unit: Family & Consumer Sciences

Eligibility

N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Equal Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Aff. Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Additional Information

Specific job duties, qualifications, work schedules, and assignment durations will vary depending on the needs of the hiring department and the nature of the temporary assignment. Details regarding the position will be discussed with candidates selected for an interview.