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Lactation Support Specialist

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Lactation Support Specialist Job Overview

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver encouragement, guidance, and information regarding breastfeeding to expectant and nursing participants.
  • Provide proactive education on the typical progression of breastfeeding.
  • Facilitate support group sessions and collaborate with nutritionists during individual and group consultations.
  • Engage with participants at scheduled intervals in accordance with WIC policies to offer support, motivation, and information to sustain lactation.
  • Encourage participants to enroll in nutrition education programs.
  • Maintain records of participant interactions, complete monthly activity documentation, and other required health department paperwork.
  • Organize and take part in community outreach initiatives for WIC participants.
  • Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Required Knowledge of:

  • Fundamentals of human lactation.
  • Breastfeeding methodologies.
  • Different positioning strategies.
  • Basic management of breastfeeding.
  • Manual techniques for expressing breast milk.
  • Storage and collection practices for human milk.
  • Effective communication abilities.

Proven Skills to:

  • Educate in both group and individual formats.
  • Identify breastfeeding-related issues and provide suitable referrals or interventions.

Experience Requirements:

  • Personal experience with breastfeeding is essential.

Additional Notes:

  • Completion of Breastfeeding Peer Counseling training through the latest USDA FNS Training Platform is preferred.
  • Preference will be given to current or former WIC participants.

Application Instructions:

Upon submission of your application and/or résumé, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. Please check your account for the status of your application.

Contact Person:

Name: Hope Bates