Lactation Consultant

New Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact.

$28.00/hour - 20 hours/week

The WIC Program is seeking a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to assist WIC mothers and infants with complex breastfeeding problems that are outside the scope of practice of WIC peer counselors and other WIC staff.

EDUCATION: Must possess the following licensures/accreditation:

• Must have IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) accreditation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 year of experience in counseling breastfeeding mother/infant dyads.
• Experience working with lower socio-economic status breastfeeding mothers and infants who experience complex breastfeeding challenges

This job reports to the Clark County WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator