Lactation Consultant

CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN INC•Tampa, FL

22h•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant provides lactation services for the ABC Program under the direction of the ABC Program Manager. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and scheduled for 12 hours per week at Baby Cafés in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Safety Harbor. Services may be delivered at Baby Cafés, by phone, or over video conferencing. Locations and service delivery methods may change based on scheduling or community needs. Pay is $22.00 to $26.00 per hour, depending on experience. Champions for Children prevents child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and helping them build positive childhood experiences. Its mission is to support healthy child development by empowering families through education, coaching, and strong family and community connections. Its vision is for children to be safe, loved, and surrounded by strong, supportive families. The position may also provide intake, triage, scheduling, consultations, case assignment, communications, and quality assurance as needed. The role requires adherence to Baby Café standards of care and applicable IBLCE professional conduct, clinical competency, and scope-of-practice standards. Employment is at will. Champions for Children is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.

Requirements

CLC (Certified Lactation Consultant) certification or equivalent.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Professional, self-directed, able to follow through on projects, and promptly responsive to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including being nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathetic, patient, and tactful.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population served by Champions for Children.
Reliable vehicle, active auto insurance, and valid Florida driver license.
Successful completion of a Florida Level 2 criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, sit on the floor, bend, reach, and manipulate objects.
Ability to move materials up to 10 pounds regularly and, infrequently, materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Triage and screen lactating participants.
Adhere to Baby Café standards of care.
Follow the IBLCE Code of Professional Conduct for IBCLCs, Clinical Competencies for the Practice of IBCLCs, and Scope of Practice for IBCLCs.
Provide lactation consultations at Baby Cafés, by phone, and over video conferencing as needed.
Complete provider communications, charting, and documentation.
Provide appropriate client follow-up and referrals.
Cover for other ABC staff at Baby Cafés and/or other ABC Program locations when staff are out.
Deliver, pick up, and clean electric breast pumps as needed.
Attend meetings and trainings as requested.
Provide client data accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform intake, scheduling, case assignment, communications, and quality assurance as needed.