Lactation Consultant
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New Hope Services Inc
Seymour, IN, US
Summary
The Lactation Consultant will assist WIC mothers and infants with complex breastfeeding challenges. They will provide specialized support that exceeds the scope of practice for WIC peer counselors.
Job Description
Overview
New Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact.
Job Description
$28.00/hour - 20 hours/week
The WIC Program is seeking a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to assist WIC mothers and infants with complex breastfeeding problems that are outside the scope of practice of WIC peer counselors and other WIC staff.
EDUCATION: Must possess the following licensures/accreditation:
- Must have IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) accreditation
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 1 year of experience in counseling breastfeeding mother/infant dyads.
- Experience working with lower socio-economic status breastfeeding mothers and infants who experience complex breastfeeding challenges
This job reports to the Clark County WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator
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Based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, New Hope Services has a rich history of meeting human services needs for the past 65 years. It is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit organizations in the region with services in 23 counties across Indiana.
New Hope’s focus is in three primary divisions: Ability Services, Family Services, and Affordable Housing. Clients include families, seniors, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With 165 employees, the organization serves more than 14,000 individuals and families annually.
Specific services and programs include:
• The Square Day Program
• Employment Services
• New Hope Industries
• Respite Care
• Supported Living
• WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
• Healthy Families
• HopeCare Family Planning Clinic
• Emergency Rental Assistance
• Affordable Housing
New Hope maintains facilities in seven locations:
Gardner Place - Scottsburg
New Hope Center - Jeffersonville
New Hope Commons - Jeffersonville
WIC Clinic and Healthy Families - Hanover
WIC Clinic and Healthy Families- Seymour
WIC Clinic - North Vernon
WIC Clinic and Healthy Families- Columbus
Founded
1958
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Jeffersonville, IN
Based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, New Hope Services has a rich history of meeting human services needs for the past 65 years. It is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit organizations in the region with services in 23 counties across Indiana.
New Hope’s focus is in three primary divisions: Ability Services, Family Services, and Affordable Housing. Clients include families, seniors, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With 165 employees, the organization serves more than 14,000 individuals and families annually.
Specific services and programs include:
• The Square Day Program
• Employment Services
• New Hope Industries
• Respite Care
• Supported Living
• WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
• Healthy Families
• HopeCare Family Planning Clinic
• Emergency Rental Assistance
• Affordable Housing
New Hope maintains facilities in seven locations:
Gardner Place - Scottsburg
New Hope Center - Jeffersonville
New Hope Commons - Jeffersonville
WIC Clinic and Healthy Families - Hanover
WIC Clinic and Healthy Families- Seymour
WIC Clinic - North Vernon
WIC Clinic and Healthy Families- Columbus
Founded
1958
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Jeffersonville, IN
