Lactation Counselor - Part time

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides consultation and emotional support for pregnant women and new mothers who are currently breastfeeding or plan to do so. Under general supervision, the Lactation Counselor is responsible for delivering lactation counseling services through various channels associated with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of directly related experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Satisfactory completion of state approved Lactation Peer Counseling Training Course (required post hire)
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
May require the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide lactation education, counseling, support and consistent follow-up contacts with clients during pregnancy, pre and post birth, and throughout the lactation process
Schedule client appointments; coordinate intakes and transfers; assess income and residence for WIC certification; and maintain proper chart documentation
Obtain and document client anthropometric measures, including hemoglobin / hematocrit, and health history accurately
Counsel program approved clients who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding
Evaluate, log and maintain appropriate documentation of breastfeeding equipment and supply issuance
Provide general lactation information and support to new mothers
Educate mothers on how to prevent and handle common concerns
Make referrals to other agencies as needed and keep accurate records of all contacts with mothers and their families
Be available outside of normal clinic hours
Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.