Lactation Consultant- Part-Time

Friend Family Health Center•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant provides breastfeeding education, counseling, and support to postpartum mothers participating in the PWDC program. This role focuses on promoting healthy infant feeding practices and supporting maternal confidence in breastfeeding. The Lactation Consultant works closely with program staff, including clinicians, case managers, doulas, and peer recovery specialists, to ensure mothers receive coordinated care that supports maternal health and infant development. Services may be delivered in clinical settings or in the community, including participant homes, depending on program needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Maternal and Child Health, Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field.
Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of experience providing lactation counseling or maternal health support.
Experience working with postpartum mothers and infants.
Experience providing breastfeeding education and support in clinical or community settings.
Knowledge of breastfeeding techniques, maternal health, and infant nutrition
Ability to provide hands-on breastfeeding guidance and education
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with diverse populations including mothers experiencing behavioral health or recovery challenges
Valid Illinois Driver’s License
Reliable transportation for community visits or home-based consultations when required.
Ability to pass required background checks.
Ability to demonstrate breastfeeding techniques and infant positioning
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while providing consultations and education
Ability to travel within the community to conduct home visits or consultations when required
Ability to lift and carry materials or supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
Ability to communicate effectively with participants, staff, and healthcare providers
Ability to travel to hospitals and homes
Ability to stand for extended periods during labor support
Ability to lift and carry materials up to 15 pounds
Employees in this role are required to comply with annual TB testing as part of workplace health and safety protocols. The only acceptable exceptions to this requirement are documented medical contraindications or religious objections. Employees who decline TB testing will be required to wear a mask when deemed necessary.

Nice To Haves

Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or equivalent credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide breastfeeding education and counseling to pregnant and postpartum mothers.
Assess breastfeeding challenges and provide practical solutions and support.
Demonstrate proper breastfeeding techniques and positioning.
Provide guidance on milk production, pumping, and infant feeding schedules.
Educate mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding for both maternal and infant health.
Provide guidance on infant nutrition and feeding practices.
Support mothers in building confidence in breastfeeding and infant care.
Conduct follow-up consultations to address breastfeeding concerns and monitor progress.
Provide education on common breastfeeding challenges such as latching difficulties, milk supply issues, and infant feeding concerns.
Collaborate with doulas, clinicians, case managers, and other program staff.
Refer mothers to medical providers or additional support services when appropriate.
Maintain accurate documentation of lactation services provided.
Ensure documentation meets organizational and program standards.