Lactation Consultant

The incumbent in this serves as a Delaware WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (PC).  Duties include: giving basic breastfeeding information to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, helping to foster a positive breastfeeding experience and providing encouragement from pregnancy through delivery and discharge.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, in the WIC clinic or other available means at intervals determined by local WIC program.
• Receives a caseload of WIC clients and makes routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned.
• Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers including the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers and how to get off to a good start as well as how to prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
• Available outside of 8am to 5pm hours.
• Respects each client by keeping her information strictly confidential.
• Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients and maintains appropriate documentation in a near, orderly and timely manner.
• Refers mothers, according to clinic-established protocols to the: WIC Nutritionist, WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator, Lactation Consultant, Mother’s healthcare provider, Public Health programs and social service agencies.                                                          
• Attends and assists with prenatal classes and new mother groups.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and conferences/workshops as appropriate.           
• Reads assigned materials provided by supervisor.
• Identifies and attempts to overcome barriers to breastfeeding among WIC participants.                            
• Assists WIC staff in breastfeeding and peer counseling promotion as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Seasonal Naturalist (Lactation Consultant)
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a valid driver’s license.
2. Read, write and speak Spanish and English fluently.
3. Four months experience breastfeeding at least one child.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.