What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant position at Bella Donna Midwifery?
Job Summary
Bella Donna Midwifery at La Vita Bella Birth Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to provide expert breastfeeding support and education to expectant and postpartum families. The IBCLC will work in a collaborative, holistic environment alongside our team midwives to ensure optimal lactation care for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive lactation assessments for prenatal and postpartum clients
- Provide one-on-one breastfeeding counseling, addressing latch issues, milk supply concerns, pain management, and other challenges.
- Educate families on breastfeeding techniques, pumping, storage, and feeding transitions.
- Develop personalized care plans for lactating parents and infants
- Offer prenatal lactation education through group classes, 1-2 times per month
- Collaborate with midwives and other birth center staff to ensure continuity of care
- Maintain thorough documentation of lactation visits and progress in client records
- Stay up-to-date with evidence-based lactation practices and participate in continuing education
- Advocate for breastfeeding-friendly policies within the birth center and broader community
Qualifications & Requirements
- Current IBCLC certification (required)
- Experience providing lactation support in a birth center, hospital, or outpatient setting (preferred)
- CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong communication and teaching skills to support and empower families and staff
- Knowledge of holistic and evidence-based lactation care practices
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff midwives, nurses and other birth professionals
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends as sheduled in advance
Benefits
- $24-28 per hour, based on experience
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development financial assistance or reimbursement
- Supportive, family-centered work environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Employee discounts in the Bellissima Maternity & Baby Boutique
Join our team and make a meaningful impact by supporting families on their breastfeeding journey in a nurturing, friendly setting!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- lactation support: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- IBCLC Certification (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Jacksonville, NC 28540 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28