Senior Public Health Educator *Lactation Consultant* (Office of Community Care & Empowerment [OCCE] Dept.-WIC Program) (Non-Civil Service)

About the position

The City of Dallas is seeking a Senior Public Health Educator to coordinate the implementation of guidelines for new mothers education programs regarding breastfeeding promotion and support. This role involves supervising, training, evaluating, monitoring, and coaching breastfeeding peer counselors in an assigned clinic for pregnant and postpartum women and children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The position offers a chance to make a difference in the community while providing professional lactation services and breastfeeding support.

Responsibilities

• Provides one on one lactation consults for new mothers and current mothers; performs infant assessments, feeding help, breast pump issuance, and various follow up assistance and support.
• Researches, compiles, and develops training programs to improve the health and breastfeeding practices of the general population.
• Networks, develops, and maintains a relationship with churches, schools, media, social agencies, and other health providers to plan, organize, and coordinate health education services.
• Implements teaching strategies and creates visual aids to effectively reach special populations.
• Interacts, engages, and works closely with health associations to obtain information and training and to coordinate joint projects; works closely with other peer counselors and staff to facilitate health support programs.
• Designs, composes, and prepares newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, and other literature on health topics for distribution to the general public in order to inform them of available health services and promote safe health practices.
• Researches relevant health issues to stay abreast of current information, techniques, and developments in health education; conducts staff meetings and continually works to improve services and offerings.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Education, or a Health-related field is required.
• Four (4) years of experience as a Dietitian or in a nutritional setting.
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Five-year vested pension plan
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Qualifying childcare assistance
• Paid time off