WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator 7304

Meridian Health Services; Portland (IN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k match

Professional development funds

Wellness programs

Merit-based pay

Work-life harmony

Job summary

Meridian Health Services is seeking a Breastfeeding Coordinator for our Indiana WIC locations (Adams, Blackford, Jay, Wells, Randolph, Huntington). This is a full-time role, 32 hours weekly, with up to 75% travel to assist in other counties and support breastfeeding initiatives.

You will build relationships with staff and community partners, promote breastfeeding as the norm, ensure confidentiality, and oversee local agency activities.

Qualifications

• Registration eligible to take the exam for the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences.
• Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of a health-related program which includes nutrition coursework.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Indiana WIC program in the clinic and through community outreach activities.
• Develop relationships with staff and partnering community agencies.
• Maintain a compassionate clinic environment.
• Promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method in the clinic.
• Provide evidence-based breastfeeding support and education within the clinic role.
• Ensure confidentiality of applicant and client information.
• Follow all Indiana WIC program policies and procedures.
• Oversee planning, implementation and evaluation of local agency breastfeeding activities.
• Keep up-to-date with breastfeeding information and disseminate to staff.
• Ensure staff are trained on breastfeeding education and support.
• Provide input on the breastfeeding portion of the local agency’s fiscal budget.
• Provide supervision and support of local agency breastfeeding staff.
• Ensure the clinic environment and client services are breastfeeding-friendly.
• Log and monitor breastfeeding supplies issuance and inventory.
• Monitor local agency breastfeeding rates and data.
• Maintain written protocols and community resource lists.
• Coordinate with community breastfeeding stakeholders.
• Document required information in INWIC MIS.
• Participate in in-service education and staff meetings.
• Attend off-site conferences and meetings as needed.

Skills

Public health program coordination

Community outreach & partnerships

Evidence-based breastfeeding support

Confidentiality & HIPAA awareness

Education

CDR exam eligibility for Dietitian Registration

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registered Nurse

Health-related degree with nutrition coursework

Tools

INWIC MIS

Job description

Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcareby expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!

You are the professional Breastfeeding Coordinator we are looking for at our WIC locations in Adams, Blackford, Jay, Wells, Randolph, and Huntington Counties in Indiana. This is a full-time position working 32 hours weekly from 9am - 4:30pm with up to 75% travel to assist in other counties.

Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!

Breastfeeding Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

• Display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC program, both in the clinic and through community outreach activities, which may include local Farmers’ Market events and collaborations with healthcare providers, non-profit organizations, and other community partners.
• Develop working relationships with other staff and partnering community agencies.
• Maintain a compassionate clinic environment that supports the needs of the community.
• Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method within the clinic environment.
• Provide all pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients with evidence-based breastfeeding support and education, within the clinic role’s scope of practice.
• Ensure confidentiality of applicant and client information in accordance with WIC federal regulation.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Indiana WIC program.
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of local agency breastfeeding activities.
• Keep up-to-date with breastfeeding information, attend Breastfeeding Coordinator meetings, and disseminate information to other local agency staff.
• Ensure that local agency staff are properly trained on breastfeeding education and support.
• Responsible for the local agency’s breastfeeding portion of the Nutrition Education/Breastfeeding Plan.
• Provide input on the breastfeeding portion of the local agency’s fiscal budget.
• Provide ongoing supervision and support of local agency breastfeeding staff.
• Ensure the clinic environment and client services are breastfeeding friendly.
• Ensure that breasting supplies issuance, inventory, and maintenance are logged and monitored.
• Monitor local agency breastfeeding rates and data.
• Maintain written protocols, procedures, and community resource lists.
• Identify, coordinate and collaborate with community breastfeeding stakeholders.
• Document required information in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS).
• Participate in in-service education and staff meetings.
• Attend off-site conferences and meetings as needed or required by the position.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are seeking Breastfeeding Coordinator candidates with the following qualities:

Must be one of the following:

• Registration eligible to take the exam for the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences
• Registered Nurse
• A graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in a health-related field which, through review of an official transcript from an accredited college, includes a study in nutrition.
• Valid driver’s license, a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required.

Why You should choose Meridian for your Breastfeeding Coordinator career:

• Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
• Generous PTO
• Opportunities for advancement
• 401k with Company match
• Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education
• Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs
• Merit Based Compensation Plans
• Work-life Harmony

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.