SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64004142

State of Florida • Orlando, FL

70d • $1,654 - $1,920 • Onsite

About The Position

This position with the Orange County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides basic social services and intensive breastfeeding education to WIC participants in various locations throughout Orange County. The person in this position will serve as a lead position in the Breastfeeding Department to include performing basic supervisory duties, monitor employee workloads, deadlines and time utilization in the absence of the Breastfeeding Manager and will have authorized "need to know" access to confidential WIC client records and the WIC database. Assignment of duty station, hours and days worked may vary based on agency/site needs. The position requires travel within Orange County. This responsibility is carried out in strict alignment with state WIC policies and procedures, specifically outlined in DHM 150-24. Provides intensive breastfeeding support services for Orange County Health Department WIC and Nutrition program through individual support and group classes, and telephone contacts. Maintains and updates client files and provides follow-up service on all referrals received with proper documentation. Provides counseling on nipple shields, shells, electric pumps, etc., that are outside of the grant-funded breastfeeding peer counselor scope of practice. In the absence of the Breastfeeding Supervisor, will have delegated authority to supervise and monitor employee workloads, deadlines and time utilization. Effectively communicates with and motivates employees and volunteer peer counselors to attain maximum use of time and resources, ensure accuracy and integrity of work products. Plans, conducts and evaluates in-service education and staff development sessions on breastfeeding for WIC and Health Department staff, and as assigned to community groups and organizations. Provides materials to individuals and/or families about WIC Services, Walk-In Breastfeeding Clinic and Breast Friends Moms Support Group meetings. Attends breastfeeding training classes, regular in-service trainings and participates in appropriate WIC Program and Health Department meetings and attends conferences and workshops as assigned. Assists in the maintenance of tracking systems of WIC participants, breast pump equipment and breastfeeding data. Records and reports accurate data on all client contacts to Breastfeeding Supervisor. Completes forms and paperwork in hard copy and electronically as required. Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients. Performs other related duties as requested/required.

Requirements

• Currently hold an active IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) credential.
• 1-3 years of verifiable breastfeeding support experience.
• Currently have a valid Florida Driver's License. If not, you will be required to get a Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Requires the incumbent to travel to another WIC locations thought out Orange County. In the absence of a county vehicle, do you have access to a person vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency? This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word, Google Chrome.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Creole, English/Other

Responsibilities

• Provides intensive breastfeeding support services for Orange County Health Department WIC and Nutrition program through individual support and group classes, and telephone contacts.
• Maintains and updates client files and provides follow-up service on all referrals received with proper documentation.
• Provides counseling on nipple shields, shells, electric pumps, etc., that are outside of the grant-funded breastfeeding peer counselor scope of practice.
• In the absence of the Breastfeeding Supervisor, will have delegated authority to supervise and monitor employee workloads, deadlines and time utilization.
• Effectively communicates with and motivates employees and volunteer peer counselors to attain maximum use of time and resources, ensure accuracy and integrity of work products.
• Plans, conducts and evaluates in-service education and staff development sessions on breastfeeding for WIC and Health Department staff, and as assigned to community groups and organizations.
• Provides materials to individuals and/or families about WIC Services, Walk-In Breastfeeding Clinic and Breast Friends Moms Support Group meetings.
• Attends breastfeeding training classes, regular in-service trainings and participates in appropriate WIC Program and Health Department meetings and attends conferences and workshops as assigned.
• Assists in the maintenance of tracking systems of WIC participants, breast pump equipment and breastfeeding data.
• Records and reports accurate data on all client contacts to Breastfeeding Supervisor.
• Completes forms and paperwork in hard copy and electronically as required.
• Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients.
• Performs other related duties as requested/required.

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
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees