Nutritionist/lBCLC- Breastfeeding Peer Counselor- Bilingual Spanish

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties•Santa Ana, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties has a full-time opportunity for a Nutritionist/lBCLC- Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, in Santa Ana, CA. Provide nutrition and breastfeeding counseling, and education services to high/low risk participants. Conduct group classes and perform other functions as requested by the supervisor. Assist in training new staff members.

Requirements

Ability to relate to diverse comm
Ability to work independently and as a team mem
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong organizational
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to read and implement written
Possess a warm, caring m
Professional appearance and
Current up-to-date IBCLC certification, required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Public Health, or related field, required.
Strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service is required.
Must thrive in a fast-paced, rigorous environment with changing priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Must demonstrate high-level computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Electronic medical records experience may also be required.
Willing to travel within California for State-sponsored trainings.
Professional appearance and attitude.
Available to work flexible hours

Nice To Haves

Passed the CA Registered Dietitian exam, preferred.
Current up-to-date CDR certification, preferred.
Previous experience working with WIC program highly
Enthusiastic about breastfeeding
Knowledge of WIC program
Knowledge and experience in lactation training and mentoring

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain proficiency in all databases used in the BPC Program, including WICWISE and PCDB.
Assist in the training of peer counselors.
Provide clinical oversight for peer counselors, ensuring they are providing lactation information that is evidence-based and are working within the scope of their responsibilities.
Monitor BPC contacts, including phone, e-mail, text, in-person, and group. Also monitor BPC documentation in PC database. Level of monitoring adjusted to skill level of peer counselor.
Be available during each peer counseling group session to answer any questions from PCs and participants.
Accept referrals from peer counselors requiring IBCLC support.
Provide technical expertise to all WIC mothers in a timely manner, including high-risk pump participants.
Communicate directly with local health care providers regarding high-risk cases
Develop a breastfeeding topic each month for peer counseling group meetings.
Hold regular meetings (minimum 1X/month) with peer counselors to discuss and demonstrate breastfeeding topic of the month, other breastfeeding education, and other counseling issues.
Use standard form to audit Peer Counselor’s counseling at WIC sites and over the phone at least quarterly and provide feedback/guidance based on results.
Assist in completing state-required quarterly and annual reports by the designated deadlines.
Attend WIC staff meetings and complete WIC-required trainings.
Provide breastfeeding technical training to WIC staff at monthly WIC meetings as requested.
Participate in breastfeeding outreach activities (including World Breastfeeding Month Activities every August) and serve as a breastfeeding advocate promoting WIC as a breastfeeding-friendly community.
Promote Peer Counseling Program within WIC, Orange County, and the greater community.
Perform other duties as requested by Supervisor/Program Manager.
Other duties as assigned.