Lactation Counselor/Breastfeeding Specialist - Training Specialist II - 64051177

State of Florida • Melbourne, FL

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Training Specialist II is a professional position providing breastfeeding assessment and counseling under the supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. This position is also responsible for training WIC and other health professionals in breastfeeding promotion and management of the breastfeeding process.

Requirements

• Willingness to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of an emergency. This includes emergency duties including, but not limited to, response to threats involving any disaster, man-made or natural.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.
• This position is full-time, requires daily in-office work.
• One of the following credentials including the Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Certified Lactation Support Provider (CLSP), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), Lactation Educator Counselor (LEC), Military Lactation Counselor (MiLC) or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Knowledge of evidence-based breastfeeding practices.
• Skilled in assessing and counseling mother and baby dyads for successful breastfeeding.
• Skilled in instructing clients about breast pumps.
• Skilled in preparing and teaching classes to clients, community, and health professionals promote, protect, and support breastfeeding.
• Skilled with record keeping of inventory.
• Skilled in use of computers, programs, and documenting into electronic medical record.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one-year of experience in providing counseling to breastfeeding women.
• Ability to fluently read, write, and speak both English and Spanish or Creole.

Responsibilities

• Provides breastfeeding support to WIC clients per local agency requirements and within scope of practice.
• Manages the direct care of clients. Interviews and assesses breastfeeding mother and baby dyads for successful breastfeeding experience.
• Provides follow-up for women and their infants regarding feeding and milk supply issues, support for return to work/school, and/or other questions and concerns.
• Prepares and teaches classes to promote, protect, and support clients’ breastfeeding decisions. May utilize group teaching or individual instruction. Classes may be taught in WIC clinics, health departments, schools, or other agencies in the community.
• Issues breast pumps and other related equipment to WIC clients according to assessments and agency guidelines.
• Document telephone contacts, breastfeeding classes, assessments/consultations, and issuance of breast pumps and breastfeeding equipment per local agency requirements. Documentation will be timely and accurately including the name and credential(s) of the writer.
• Updates and maintains breastfeeding inventory. Follows up with client issued breast pumps to assure timely return. Sanitizes and prepares multi use electric breast pumps for client issuance.
• Provides yearly in-services on breastfeeding to WIC staff. Assists in the breastfeeding training/orientation of new WIC employees as delegated by the breastfeeding coordinator.
• Represents WIC at community organizations, meetings, and coalitions to promote breastfeeding and provide outreach.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed