LACTATION CONSULTANT
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TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Vineland, NJ, US
Summary
Provide direct clinical breastfeeding services, including assessment and intervention, to WIC participants both in-clinic and virtually. Maintain accurate records, manage breastfeeding aid inventory, and mentor peer counselors.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Vineland WIC S15 - Vineland, NJ 08360Position Type: Temp. Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $26.00 - $26.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Functions:
Provide direct clinical breastfeeding services to WIC participants with appropriate follow up within the “Standards of Practice for IBCLC Lactation Consultants,” including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care in the WIC clinic, or other appropriate location as well as virtual services via phone and video calls. Document all client contacts completely and accurately. Maintain records, statistics and schedules for lactation services. May supervise and mentor Peer Counselors. May conduct training and in-services as needed. Conduct breastfeeding support groups and assess the need for breastfeeding aids and instruct women in their appropriate use. Make appropriate referrals. Maintain accurate breast pumps and breastfeeding aids inventory. Responsible for professional self-development and other duties mandated by the State WIC program. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multi-cultural, and multi-lingual clientele and /staff. Travel within Gateway CAP service area is required. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Education requirements: Required International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) IBCLC.
Experience: One year, but will accept less experience if the candidate is promising. Spanish/ V speaking ability highly desired. Qualifications
Tri-County Community Action Agency is a private, non-profit organization providing a broad range of services to the most vulnerable populations living in the northwestern region of Providence County, Washington and Kent Counties. The Tri-County CAA provides over 34,000 individuals and families with many services and programs, in addition to our Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) which provide primary medical, dental and behavioral health care. This unique corporate structure positions Tri-County CAA to better understand and fully address the social determinants of health affecting our patient population. Programs provided by Tri-County CAA include, but are not limited to, Head Start and Early Head Start, Fuel Assistance, Weatherization, Senior and Disabled Adult Services, Adult Education, Employment and Training programs, Summer Youth Employment, State Opioid Response (SOR) programs, Regional Substance Abuse Task Force Coalition, Juvenile Justice Hearing Boards, Family Care Community Partnership, Emergency Food and Shelter, Emergency Services, EITC and Financial Literacy, and WIC nutrition assistance.
Tri-County CAA strives to empower and create opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families in our community to become socially and economically self-sufficient through integrated social, educational, health, prevention, and other basic needs services. Our vision for the communities we serve is that all residents are healthy and happy; that there is equitable access to healthcare and support services, and that there is less poverty and stigma associated with those who are struggling economically.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Johnston, Rhode Island
Tri-County Community Action Agency is a private, non-profit organization providing a broad range of services to the most vulnerable populations living in the northwestern region of Providence County, Washington and Kent Counties. The Tri-County CAA provides over 34,000 individuals and families with many services and programs, in addition to our Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) which provide primary medical, dental and behavioral health care. This unique corporate structure positions Tri-County CAA to better understand and fully address the social determinants of health affecting our patient population. Programs provided by Tri-County CAA include, but are not limited to, Head Start and Early Head Start, Fuel Assistance, Weatherization, Senior and Disabled Adult Services, Adult Education, Employment and Training programs, Summer Youth Employment, State Opioid Response (SOR) programs, Regional Substance Abuse Task Force Coalition, Juvenile Justice Hearing Boards, Family Care Community Partnership, Emergency Food and Shelter, Emergency Services, EITC and Financial Literacy, and WIC nutrition assistance.
Tri-County CAA strives to empower and create opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families in our community to become socially and economically self-sufficient through integrated social, educational, health, prevention, and other basic needs services. Our vision for the communities we serve is that all residents are healthy and happy; that there is equitable access to healthcare and support services, and that there is less poverty and stigma associated with those who are struggling economically.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Johnston, Rhode Island
