Lactation Consultant

PROGRAM:     ABC                                       

TITLE:    Lactation Consultant

CLASSIFICATION:     Part-Time (8 hours per week); Non-Exempt, $26.00 hourly*

SUMMARY:     This position will provide lactation consultant services under the direction of the ABC Program Manager. Lactation Consultant may provide intake, triage, scheduling, consultations, assign cases, communications, and quality assurance as needed.

*Hourly pay rate: $26.00 to $30.00 depending on experience

Position hours are scheduled for Wednesdays (8 hours) at our Baby Cafés located in Clearwater and St. Petersburg.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

1. Triage and screen lactating participants.
2. Adhere to Baby Café standards of care.
3. Adhere to the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) Code of Professional Conduct for IBCLCs, IBLCE Clinical Competencies for the Practice of IBCLCs, and the IBLCE Scope of Practice for IBCLCs.
4. Provide lactation consultations at Baby Cafés, by phone, and over video conferencing as needed. Location(s) and service delivery method(s) may change based on scheduling/ community needs.
5. Complete provider communications, charting, and documentation.
6. Provide appropriate client follow up and referrals.
7. Cover for other ABC staff at Baby Cafés and/or other ABC Program locations when staff are out.
8. Deliver, pick-up, and clean electric breast pumps as needed.
9. Attend all meetings and trainings as requested.
10. Provide client data accurately and in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) certification (preferred) or equivalent. 
2. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
3. Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).
4. Professional, self-directed, follow-through on projects and prompt responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders.
5. Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathetic, patient, tactful)
6. Must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population Champions for Children serves.
7. Reliable vehicle, active auto insurance, and valid Florida driver license required.
8. Successful completion of a Florida Level 2 criminal background check, motor vehicle records check and pre-employment drug screen.
9. Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, sit on floor, bend, reach, and manipulate objects; move materials up to 10 pounds on a regular basis; infrequently requiring moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Champions for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions at Champions for Children, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, are based on job-related qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, and are made in accordance with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including the Florida Civil Rights Act. 

Champions for Children complies with all applicable federal funding requirements and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants, as required by law. Employment with Champions for Children is at will. This means that either the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.
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