Share Email Opening Title Lactation Consultant - IBCLC  Description Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to 'make a difference'?? Do you enjoy helping and coaching others about breastfeeding? Then look no further…... Community First Health Centers is currently seeking a Lactation Consultant - IBCLC to join our WIC department at our New Haven medical facility located at 58144 Gratiot Avenue. The ideal candidate for this role will be familiar with WIC Services, have the ability to build relationships easily and be a great communicator. We service a large Spanish speaking population so being bilingual would be very valuable. Daily responsibilities of our Lactation Consultant - IBCLC may include: • Promote breastfeeding to WIC clients • Provide information and education to WIC clients on breastfeeding including support, benefit as well as overcoming and preventing barriers • Conduct breastfeeding assessments and develop care plans for complex cases • Work directly with those complex cases to overcome barriers; refer mothers to medical professionals when necessary • Assist with content development for classes and educational materials • Mentor WIC staff members; train all WIC staff members at least twice annually • Provide lactation orientation to new WIC staff members • Assist with outreach activities and make presentations to groups/individuals as needed • Assist with recommendations on breast pump orders • Assist with goals and objectives for annual WIC Nutrition Services Plan • Keep accurate records in the MI-WIC system of all contact/follow up with WIC clients • Attend and participate in required continuing education, meeting(s) and/or in-service(s) as required • Participation in Quality Improvement initiatives • Other duties as assigned This is a part time opportunity; 8 hours per week. Hours will be gained Monday thru Friday; 830a-5p but some flexibility will be required; specific days/hours will be set with chosen candidate. Why work for Community First Health Centers? We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including; • Bi-Weekly Competitive Pay • Generous Holiday and Vacation time • Professional growth opportunities/cross training • Employee Recognition and Assistance Programs • Annual performance evaluations with merit based increases Community First Health Centers: Improving the quality of life for our community!!   Position Requirements • High School Diploma or equivalent • IBCLC credential required • Bilingual preferred; Spanish • IBCLC credential • Experience with breastfeeding information, assessments and consultations – at least 2 years • Training, education and/or experience will be taken into consideration • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, to effectively and tactfully deal with a diverse group of patients, staff, customers and community groups • General computer proficiency • Must maintain Basic Life Support certification   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Location New Haven WIC BF   About the Organization Community First Health Centers is a non-profit, Federal Qualified Community Health Center. We have been providing health care services through our nation's health center program since 1975. We service Macomb and St. Clair counties with offices in Algonac, New Haven & Port Huron. While our focus will always be on the underserved, our doors are open to the entire community in which we practice. Our mission is to provide high quality, patient centered health care that is respectful, compassionate and accessible to all members of our community. Our care is customized to each patient and offered in a 'patient first' atmosphere with exceptional customer service.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CommunityFirstHealthCenters.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Competent Professional Authority - WIC in New Haven, MI Posted on: 11/17/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Medical Receptionist/Translator in New Haven, MI Posted on: 2/2/2024 [Apply Now] Behavioral Health Assistant in Port Huron, MI Posted on: 4/9/2024 [Apply Now] Competent Professional Authority - WIC in New Haven, MI Posted on: 11/17/2023 [Apply Now] Behavioral Health Clinician in Algonac, MI Posted on: 10/30/2023 [Apply Now] Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - $1,000 Sign on Bonus in New Haven, MI Posted on: 3/5/2024 [Apply Now]

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