Breastfeeding Counselor (WIC)

About the role

Reports to the WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator and/or WIC Manager /Coordinator. Responsible for providing basic breastfeeding education and support to all pregnant and breastfeeding WIC clients.

Responsibilities

• Delivers accurate verbal and written information about breast-feeding in accordance with established guidelines and approved resources.
• Develops working relationships with other staff and partnering community agencies.
• Maintains a compassionate clinic environment that supports the needs of the community.
• Promotes breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method within the clinic environment.
• Provides evidence-based breastfeeding support and education to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients.
• Maintains accurate records and reports in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Facilitates breastfeeding classes.
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies, and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process, and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preference given to candidates who are currently or have been a breast-feeding mother and a current or former WIC client.
• The ability to speak and write Spanish desired.

Skills

• Works independently.
• Works effectively on a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible during periods of program change.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates professionalism in a manner consistent with legal and ethical standards including WIC federal regulation.
• Operates standard office and computer equipment.
• Utilizes Indiana WIC communication services to appropriately serve WIC clients.