WIC International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Nevada Health Centers I•Las Vegas, NV

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator IBCLC provides lactation consultations to WIC participants in need of advanced lactation support. This position may require relocation/reassignment to any of our clinics based on business needs. Flexibility and willingness to relocate are required.

Requirements

Has current International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification to practice, issued by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE)
Completed a minimum of 14 college courses from an accredited college/ university with an emphasis in any health or nutrition-related field or higher
Meets the qualifications for a CPA (Competent Professional Authority) certification
Experience with participant centered breastfeeding education, management, and promotion (minimum one year)
Minimum one year experience in counseling breastfeeding women

Nice To Haves

Fluent in English and Spanish
Skill in operating a computer utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email
Skill in accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to read and write legibly
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
Ability to communicate effectively utilizing proper grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation, follow verbal and written instructions as well as procedures.
Detailed knowledge of International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) documentation and referral process
Working knowledge of current evidence-based lactation support strategies and local breastfeeding resources
Knowledge of nutrition requirements for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children, and nutrition education practices, theories, and principles.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and utilize technical and statistical data and information
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and exercise independent judgement in the performance of job duties
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and exercise tact when dealing with the general public, healthcare providers, governmental officials, co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all departmental communications, documents, and transactions.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain various records, reports, correspondence, and other departmental documents
Ability to deal with individuals from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds
Working knowledge of State of Nevada WIC Program and Local agency policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
Has received/completed state required 35-hour breastfeeding training within one-year of hire and state required WIC modules within one month of hire
Ability to travel and/or provide coverage to multiple clinic locations

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluations of local agency breastfeeding activities
Ensures that local agency staff are properly trained in breastfeeding education and support
Keeps current with up-to-date breastfeeding information and disseminates this as well as FNS-provided information to other local agency staff
Contributes to the development and/or establish Local Agency Nutritional Service Plan (LANSP) program goals and objectives for breastfeeding.
Monitors local agency breastfeeding rates
Ensures that breast pump issuance, inventory, and maintenance are logged and monitored
Completes required documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
Utilizes knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures
Utilizes knowledge of NVHC policy and procedures, HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies in performing all duties at the clinic while ensuring compliance
Monitoring participants contact documentation, including random quality assurance checks with participants
Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that are provided by the State WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator or WIC Manager/Director
Assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding through special projects and duties as assigned
Providing breastfeeding education to WIC participants and staff with various levels of education
Use WIC records system to obtain information needed on specific individuals
Attends and assists in community outreach events
Attends training seminars, conferences, and meetings assigned by WIC VP/Manager and/or State WIC program to maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in job related skills
Constantly alert for ways to improve customer service, increase productivity, improve utilization of resources, and communicating ideas to supervisor
Courteous, respectful, and creates a safe clean environment for participants and staff
Ensures confidentiality of information
Works to create/maintain good relationships with supervisors and co-workers
Conduct comprehensive maternal, infant feeding assessment related to lactation including ascertaining the participant’s breastfeeding goals using appropriate counseling skills and techniques
Assess the oral anatomy, neurological responses, and reflexes of the infant; assess infant behavior and development as related to human lactation
Provide evidence-based information to assist the participant to make an informed infant feeding decision
Identifies, coordinates, and collaborates with community breastfeeding stakeholders
Coordinate care with the participant or infant’s healthcare provider; provide written assessment as requested to healthcare providers and adhere to confidentiality policies
Maintain documentation of all participant contacts, assessments, feeding/care plan recommendations and evaluations of care not documented in Nevada WISH for a minimum of 6 years
Adhere to International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Code of Ethics
Ability to act on referrals from other WIC staff regarding situations beyond their scope of practice
Assess and counsel mother-baby dyad with complex breastfeeding situations
Performs other work-related duties as requested by WIC VP/Manager