What are the responsibilities and job description for the IBCLC - Mobile Unit position at Neighborhood Health Clinics Inc?
As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Mobile Unit, you will:
- Provide evidenced based information regarding use, during breastfeeding and human lactation of medications (over the counter and prescription) alcohol, tobacco, and additive drugs, and herbs or supplements and their potential impact on milk production and child safety.
- Works in conjunction with local agency staff to promote breastfeeding.
- Travel to specified counties and work in conjunction with local agency staff and serve as a local agency Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE), to field referrals that are out of scope for Peer Counselors and CPA staff.
- Monitoring educational materials being used on the mobile unit to ensure only ISDH approved items are being used and assist in distributing/transporting to each clinic of these approved materials.
- Assist Senior Director of WIC in evaluation of breastfeeding reports in INWIC and strategize, develop and implement plans for improvement within breastfeeding department
Requirements:
- IBCLC required
- Valid Driver’s License
- A minimum of one year of teaching experience in maternal and child health or public health settings preferred.
Education Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited associate degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or Nutrition Sciences, Public Health Nutrition, Or Clinical Nutrition or Nursing.
This position is full-time with benefits. We offer competitive pay, health, dental, vision, critical illness & accident insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, PTO, and paid holidays.
Neighborhood Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Neighborhood Health does not exclude people or treat them differently for any aspect of the organization because of race, color, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), or sex (including sexual orientation).
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