Lactation Program Coordinator
- JOB SUMMARY
- The Lactation Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of a program to support breastfeeding families, including responsibility for Baby Friendly certification.
- JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Experience:
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- One (1) year experience as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is required. Additional experience as a lactation program coordinator is preferred.
- Experience with inpatient lactation programs, outpatient prenatal and postpartum lactation education, consultations and/or teaching experience is required.
- A minimum off 2,500 hours of practice as a breastfeeding consultant is required.
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- Education:
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- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, Nursing, or Pharmaceutical Sciences is required.
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- Licensure & Certifications:
- IBCLC - International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant required.
- RNRHPH - Licensed as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Registered Nurse, or Pharmacist.
- Experience:
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
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- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Knowledge of contemporary childbearing and parenting issues, and adult learning principles
- Knowledge of diverse cultural, physical, emotional, and psychological response to birthing, lactation, and parenting
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- WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Title of position(s) supervised:
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