Date:    February 22, 2013

 

Re:       Department -   Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program

            Position-    WIC Breastfeeding Manager

Permanent Position-  30 to 40 hours weekly  

 

Responsibilities

.           Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of
breastfeeding promotion and support activities in collaboration with the WIC
Coordinator 

.           Supervise and mentor Peer Counselors and Lactation Instructors 

.           Provide orientation and on-going training for Breastfeeding
Staff on the certification process, NJ State WIC breastfeeding policies,
counseling techniques and current breastfeeding information/research

.           Lead new Peer Counselors on NJ WIC Services Breastfeeding Peer
Counselor Training 

.           Provide direct clinical breastfeeding services to WIC
participants and document breastfeeding assessment and plan

.           Work with Chief Nutritionist and the Nutrition Department to
ensure efficient office flow and  continuity in information provided to
participants

.           Responsible for breast pump issuance, inventory, reports and
training bf staff to issue pumps in accordance with the Breast Pump Policy.

.           Organize, implement, and evaluate WIC breastfeeding classes 

.           Schedule breastfeeding staff for coverage at main site, out
clinics and evening hours

.           Maintain adequate inventory of breastfeeding aids and
educational materials by reviewing inventory and informing WIC Coordinator
of needed supplies

.           Conduct yearly in-service for the WIC staff on a breastfeeding
topic 

.           Monitor program's breastfeeding rates for program improvement

.           Work with Chief Nutritionist to prepare the annual nutrition
education plan and semi-annual nutrition education evaluation reports for
submission to NJ State WIC.

.           Submit reports to the State Agency and WIC Coordinator as
required

 

Qualifications

.           International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

.           Computer literate

.           Bilingual in English & Spanish preferable

.           Managerial experience preferable

 

Salary: Commensurate with experience 

 

Please submit your resume to Erica Sadosky at [log in to unmask]


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