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Lactation Program Coordinator in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Berkshire Health Systems

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Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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Lactation Program Coordinator

  • JOB SUMMARY
    • The Lactation Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of a program to support breastfeeding families, including responsibility for Baby Friendly certification.
  • JOB REQUIREMENTS
    • Experience:
      • One year of experience as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is required. Additional experience as a lactation program coordinator is preferred.
      • Experience with inpatient lactation programs, outpatient prenatal and postpartum lactation education, consultations and/or teaching experience is required.
      • A minimum off 2,500 hours of practice as a breastfeeding consultant is required.
    • Education:
      • Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, Nursing, or Pharmaceutical Sciences is required.
    • Licensure & Certifications:
      • IBCLC - International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant required.
      • THRNPH - Licensed as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Registered Nurse, or Pharmacist
  • SKILLS & ABILITIES
      • Effective interpersonal communication skills
      • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
      • Strong administrative and organizational skills
      • Knowledge of contemporary childbearing and parenting issues, and adult learning principles
      • Knowledge of diverse cultural, physical, emotional, and psychological response to birthing, lactation, and parenting
  • WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
    • Title of position(s) supervised:

Job Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States

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