PART TIME- INTERNATIONAL BREASTFEEDING CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT (IBCLC) at Merced County Community Action – Merced, California

OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Lactation Coordinator, provides breastfeeding education, support, and encouragement to pregnant

and breastfeeding participants by telephone, video, individual sessions, or group settings; maintains records, supplies, and

equipment, including breast pumps. This is a non-exempt position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with breastfeeding problems outside of the Peer Counselor’s scope of practice.
• Provide breastfeeding counseling to high-risk participants referred to the IBCLC on WIC WISE.
• Mentor peer counselors and Dietetic Interns, providing observation of routine consults.
• Input breast pump prescriptions on the prescription dashboard.
• Maintain a high-risk caseload on the Database.
• Travel to other sites as needed for consults and support Breastfeeding Café in Los Banos.
• Provide technical and emotional support to breastfeeding mothers in a variety of settings as assigned – services may be faceto-
• face in the office, online video, at the hospital, or over the phone.
• Refer mothers as needed to the Nutritionist, Physician, public health programs, or community agencies.
• Conduct program outreach activities as directed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Some college is required. Must possess IBCLC certification.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; computer literacy; accurate maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of WIC Program basics, breastfeeding benefits, support, community resources, and other social services.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with staff and clients.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Commitment to excellent community service
• Spanish speaker preferred

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California driver’s license and proof of minimum California vehicle insurance.
• Ability to walk, stoop, and squat as needed; be able to lift and carry more than 40 pounds regularly and to sit and
• keyboard/and or write (fine hand manipulation) as much as 75 % of scheduled time.