- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of local agency breastfeeding activities
- Work with local agency management and staff to integrate breastfeeding promotion and support activities as a standard part of WIC Program clinic services
- Ensure timely and accurate breastfeeding education, counseling, and support for participants
- Ensure that WIC staff are properly trained on breastfeeding education and support by providing or facilitating orientation to breastfeeding activities, breastfeeding supplies issuance, and annual continuing education on breastfeeding and maintaining documentation of WIC staff who have completed required trainings,
- As a supervisor, assist with the daily implementation and coordination of WIC services according to Guilford County and North Carolina WIC Program policies and procedures.
- Accurately evaluate and document the anthropometric, biochemical, dietary and other health related data when determining medical/nutritional risk
- Provide timely technical expertise and counseling to high risk participants and participants with complex breastfeeding situations. Assess individual's breastfeeding practice, develop and document plan of care, and provide appropriate follow-up and referrals.
- Manage the issuance, inventory, and maintenance of breastfeeding supplies and ensure adequate documentation by monitoring on quarterly basis
- Manage Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) Program and monitor local agency peer counseling activities to ensure they are carried out in accordance with Federal, State, and local agency policies and procedures
- Responsible for recruitment, supervision, and mentoring of peer counselors.
- Demonstrated skill in program management
- Demonstrated expertise in breastfeeding management and promotion
- Knowledge and skill in nutrition, dietary assessment techniques, and interpretation of data.
- Skill in organization and management of time and resources.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to relate to and with work with people of all ages, social, and cultural backgrounds
- Ability to coach, mentor, and supervise others
- Ability to collaborate with people from local government, healthcare, and community members
- Ability to develop training materials and presentations for diverse audiences
- Knowledge of community resources available to assist and provide treatment to breastfeeding women
- Experience with common office software programs
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- Doctorate Degree
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- No relevant experience
- 1 year less than 2 years
- 2 years less than 3 years
- 3 years less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
- No WIC Program experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year less than 2 years
- 2 years less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
- No supervisory experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year less than 2 years
- 2 years less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
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wic lactation program specialist - Greensboro, NC , USA, United States - Guilford County, NC
Description
Salary : $56, $66,301.00 AnnuallyLocation : 1100 East Wendover Avenue Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03304
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 04/19/2024
GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The purpose of this position is to oversee breastfeeding promotion and support activities within the Guilford County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and community.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The WIC Lactation Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of breastfeeding activities of the local agency. The role ensures that local agency staff are properly trained on breastfeeding education and support and collaborates with community breastfeeding stakeholders. An individual in this role is current on breastfeeding program management policies, procedures, and resources; disseminates necessary information to local agency staff and monitors agency's compliance. The WIC Lactation Program Coordinator serves as one of the agency's designated breastfeeding experts, providing breastfeeding support to WIC participants experiencing complex maternal and /or infant breastfeeding issues This position manages the PH Infant Care Counselors and WIC Lactation Consultant and reports to the Nutrition Program Director.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in nutrition dietetics, community nutrition, public health or related field; International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant certification (IBCLC), and two (2) years of relevant experience including a minimum of one year of counseling breastfeeding dyads.
Preferred Education and Experience Requirements:
Master's in Public Health or related field; International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant certification (IBCLC), minimum of one year of counseling breastfeeding dyads, and experience of the WIC Program or other community or public health nutrition program; supervisory or lead experience preferred.
Administering the Class:
Administering the Class - Candidates should provide documentation of certification status from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and university or college transcripts.
Supplemental Information
May Require Driving:
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
SPECIAL NOTE:
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
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Please select the highest level of education you have achieved:
If you have a degree, is your degree in Nutrition Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Public Health or a related field.
Do you have an international Board-Certified Lactation Consultant certification (IBCLC)?
How many years of relevant experience including a minimum of one year of counseling breastfeeding dyads do you have?
How many years of WIC or other community, public health nutrition programs experience, do you have?
How many years of supervisory or lead experience do you have?
