Remote Newborn Sleep Consultant

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 220,000 - 551,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Flexible hours

Impact on families' well-being

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a certified Remote Newborn Sleep Consultant to guide new families toward healthy infant sleep through virtual consultations, calls, and secure messaging. This fully remote contractor role emphasizes evidence-based plans, compassionate support, and tailored strategies for each baby.

You will collaborate with families to implement sleep routines, monitor progress, and adjust guidance as infants develop, while maintaining confidentiality and ethical practice in a flexible

Qualifications

• Certification from a recognized Newborn Sleep Consultant or Infant Sleep Educator program.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience providing newborn sleep consulting services.
• In-depth knowledge of infant sleep cycles, circadian rhythms, and common sleep challenges.
• Understanding of child development and responsive parenting principles.
• Exceptional communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and empathetically in a virtual setting.
• Proficiency with online conferencing tools and client management software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a caseload remotely.
• Commitment to ethical practices and client confidentiality.
• Background check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual consultations with new parents to assess infant sleep patterns and challenges.
• Develop personalized, age-appropriate, and evidence-based sleep plans for newborns and young infants.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to parents via phone, video calls, and secure messaging.
• Educate parents on infant sleep science, safe sleep practices, and developmental sleep regressions.
• Assist families in implementing sleep strategies and troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to parents experiencing sleep deprivation.
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in infant sleep consulting.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Collaborate with other professionals when necessary.
• Promote a holistic approach to infant well-being, considering feeding, environment, and parental support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy

Virtual consultation tools

Client management

Education

Newborn Sleep Consultant Certification

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Secure messaging platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier virtual support service for new parents, is seeking an experienced and certified Remote Newborn Sleep Consultant. This role is designed for an individual passionate about helping families establish healthy sleep habits for their infants from the very beginning. You will provide personalized, evidence-based sleep guidance and support through virtual consultations, phone calls, and online messaging. This is a fully remote, Contractor position, requiring excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of infant sleep science, developmental stages, and responsive parenting techniques. The ideal candidate is empathetic, patient, and adept at creating customized sleep plans tailored to individual family needs and baby temperaments. Join our client in empowering parents to navigate the challenges of newborn sleep with confidence and success, all from the comfort of your home.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual consultations with new parents to assess infant sleep patterns and challenges.
• Develop personalized, age-appropriate, and evidence-based sleep plans for newborns and young infants.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to parents via phone, video calls, and secure messaging.
• Educate parents on infant sleep science, safe sleep practices, and developmental sleep regressions.
• Assist families in implementing sleep strategies and troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to parents experiencing sleep deprivation.
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in infant sleep consulting.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Collaborate with other professionals (e.g., lactation consultants, pediatricians) when necessary.
• Promote a holistic approach to infant well-being, considering feeding, environment, and parental support.

Requirements

• Certification from a recognized Newborn Sleep Consultant or Infant Sleep Educator program.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience providing newborn sleep consulting services.
• In-depth knowledge of infant sleep cycles, circadian rhythms, and common sleep challenges.
• Understanding of child development and responsive parenting principles.
• Exceptional communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and empathetically in a virtual setting.
• Proficiency with online conferencing tools and client management software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a caseload remotely.
• Commitment to ethical practices and client confidentiality.
• Background check clearance.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration package for remote contract work.
• Complete flexibility to work from home and set your own hours.
• Opportunity to make a significant positive impact on families' lives.
• Be part of a supportive and innovative virtual service provider.
• Professional autonomy and the ability to manage your client base.
• Continuous learning opportunities in the field of infant sleep.