Wic Lactation Consultant

City of East Orange • East Orange, NJ

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About The Position

Under the supervision of an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant or WIC Coordinator, the WIC Lactation Consultant provides breastfeeding information and helps mothers manage common breastfeeding concerns and overcome common barriers. The position is funded through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) grant. Continued employment depends on the availability of grant funding and continuation of the grant.

The consultant provides breastfeeding support in WIC clinics, hospitals, homes, or by phone, including outside usual clinic hours and outside the WIC clinic environment. The role includes peer counseling, referrals, periodic follow-up with assigned clients, and accurate recordkeeping. The position also involves attending breastfeeding workshops or seminars as appropriate and reading assigned materials.

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Lactation Consultant from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
• Meet the requirements outlined in WIC Program Consolidated Regulations, 7 CFR Ch. II, Subpart D, § 246.11, USDA guidance including the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Loving Support Model for a Successful Peer Counseling Program, and New Jersey WIC Services Policy and Procedures.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding techniques and community breastfeeding services.
• Ability to handle clients courteously and assist with their conditions and problems.
• Ability to conduct interviews to gather needed information and keep accurate records.

Nice To Haves

• New Jersey driver's license preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, English/French, and/or English/Haitian Creole is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Disseminate basic breastfeeding information in the WIC clinic, hospital, home, or by phone as needed.
• Provide peer counseling on common breastfeeding questions and help mothers manage common breastfeeding concerns.
• Promote breastfeeding as the normal method of infant feeding; explore barriers clients may have and help problem-solve acceptable solutions.
• Make referrals according to established protocols to the WIC Competent Professional Authority, lactation consultant, the mother's physician, a community public health program, or a social service agency.
• Make periodic contacts with all clients on the assigned caseload and keep accurate records.
• Attend breastfeeding workshops or seminars as appropriate.
• Read assigned books and materials.
• Provide breastfeeding help outside usual clinic hours and outside the WIC clinic environment.

What This Job Offers

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