International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

4 weeks ago

Round Rock, United States Williamson County and Cities Health District Full time
Salary: $27.03 - $29.16 Hourly

Location : Round Rock, TX

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 00011

Division: Women, Infants, and Children

Opening Date: 10/08/2024

Position Summary

Division: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Classification Title: HD Public Health and Prevention Specialist III

Working Title: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Direct Supervisor: Round Rock WIC Team Lead

This position performs highly complex (senior-level) public health work. The IBCLC provides clinical lactation support and counseling for WIC clients who are having breastfeeding problems beyond the scope of the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor or Nutritionist's skill levels. The IBCLC assists in training of WIC employees and other health care professionals as well as outreach to the community on the benefits and management of breastfeeding to support WIC program goals. The IBCLC may work outside of the WIC Clinic environment, including making home or hospital visits to WIC clients and may be assigned to work after regular clinic hours, including occasional non-traditional work hours. May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Job descriptions list the specific tasks to be accomplished by the position the employee is filling at WCCHD. The WCCHD Employee Responsibilities are a set of general expectations for employees about how they should work with each other and the public we serve. Each employee must sign and acknowledge that they have been informed, understand, and agree to abide by these expectations. Violation of these responsibilities may lead to implementation of WCCHD's disciplinary procedures.
Analytical/Assessment
  • Assesses breastfeeding situations and provides counseling to potentially high-risk mothers and infants.
  • Refers participants to appropriate professionals either internally or externally for high risk medical, physical, or emotional conditions. Participants identified as having a "red flag" will be immediately referred to receive urgent medical care.
  • Accurately completes documentation as required in TXIN, to include lactation counseling notes, follow-up notes, and pump issuance and retrieval documentation for follow-up and evaluation purposes.
  • Changes appointment date/time in the TXIN system as needed to assure accuracy of appointments scheduled
  • Assists the Breastfeeding Coordinator, Team Leads and/or WIC Director with clinic appointment schedules for IBCLC (High Risk) appointments and Pre-natal Breastfeeding
  • Provide support of WIC breastfeeding activities including ensuring the clinic environment at each WIC location promotes and supports breastfeeding
  • Ensures that all individual lactation counseling and nutrition education classes that address infant feeding promote breastfeeding as the preferred way to feed an infant
  • Evaluates BF promotion/support activities and implements necessary changes to ensure that breastfeeding rates increase at the Local Agency
Policy Development/Program Planning
  • Participate in QI activities to support a culture of Quality Improvement within the WIC division
  • Assists with reports, inventories, and distribution of breast pumps, breastfeeding aids, and other breastfeeding materials for all WIC clinics.
  • Participates in Breastfeeding Coordinator Sharing Sessions along with LA BF Coordinator and shares information and updates from the sessions with appropriate staff, as needed
  • Assists in formulating definitions, standards, processes and policies for effective and efficient rendering of breastfeeding related WIC services and the enforcement of related policies, laws and regulations
  • Reconciles breast pump issuance logs, investigating discrepancies and documenting outcome for continuous quality improvement and assists in completion of Quality Management Plan

Communication and Cultural Competency
  • Provides client care as appropriate within the scope of practice guidelines for an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
  • Receives referrals from breastfeeding peer counselors (BFPCs) other WIC staff, and local providers for WIC mothers who may be experiencing complex maternal and infant breastfeeding problems beyond their scope of practice or expertise
  • Follows the local agency High Risk Referral Policy and procedures for follow up with High-Risk Lactation Referrals
  • Provides concise, relevant, and sound lactation counseling
  • Teaches breastfeeding classes and leads support groups for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, or mentor BFPCs leading group meetings as deemed appropriate by local agency
  • Counsels any potential high-risk mothers needing nipple shields, breast pumps or other instruction on use of equipment for complex breastfeeding situations
  • Provides lactation evaluation and consults with WIC clients experiencing problems with breastfeeding by telephone, virtual appointment, home visits, WIC clinic visits, and/or hospital visits as deemed necessary
  • Coordinates the breastfeeding client's care and follow up with the physician, family, and WIC staff to assure efficient service to clients. Makes referrals for medical follow up or other services as needed.
  • Ensures timely follow-up services by telephone, virtual appointment, home visits, WIC clinic visits, and/or hospital visits as deemed necessary
  • May be assigned to consult WIC clients with high-risk situations during non-traditional work hours and/or on weekends
  • Completes follow-up with multi-user pump retrieval protocol as warranted.
  • Complies with state and local WIC policies regarding the issuance of breast pumps and specialized equipment specific for breastfeeding problems as appropriate
  • Maintains, cleans, and inventories breast pumps and supplies according to schedule and policy

Community Dimensions of Practice
  • Refers mothers and infants in a timely manner when complexity of breastfeeding problems necessitates medical intervention or when problems are in an area other than breastfeeding
  • Distributes breastfeeding information and promotes breastfeeding in the clinic(s) and at educational events.
  • Provides information and promotes breastfeeding among peers.
  • Answer program questions for interested individuals and applicants as needed. Refer questions regarding nutrition and formula to the appropriate staff.
  • Participates in community outreach activities (must participate in at least 1 every 6 months unless otherwise directed)
  • Provides coverage and participates in breastfeeding support groups, prenatal and postnatal classes on various breastfeeding topics.
  • Assists with NE and BF classes as requested by Team Lead or WCS
  • Networks with other health professionals and community organizations to promote and support BF in the community
  • Participates on committees with internal and external partner agencies as requested


Leadership and Systems Thinking
  • Follows International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Professional Standards
  • Provides breastfeeding training for peer counselors and WIC staff, and assists in providing training and education in lactation management as deemed appropriate by local agency
  • Mentors new BFPCs through shadowing opportunities and ongoing guidance
  • Collaborates with community partners to improve breastfeeding rates and success
  • Communicates with other health professionals regarding high-risk cases, and refers mothers with medical concerns beyond the IBCLC Scope of Practice
  • Completes annual required training as required by WIC and WCCHD policies and guidelines
  • Participates in professional development opportunities as determined appropriate by local agency
  • Attends Breastfeeding Peer Counselor staff meetings as scheduled throughout the year.
  • Serves as the Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE) for WCCHD WIC sites
  • Assists with breastfeeding training and technical breastfeeding support to Breastfeeding Peer Counselors or WIC Professional Staff as needed.
  • Maintains thorough working knowledge of state and local WIC policies and procedures and WCCHD policies and business practices

Other
  • May participate on a WCCHD committee or task force
  • Performs related work as assigned
  • Maintains organized and orderly work areas
  • In the event of a public health emergency, employees may be called upon to support WCCHD's response in ways that are outside the usual scope of their job responsibilities. This may involve working hours that are outside the employee's usual work hours. Employees will not be required to perform duties that are outside of their competence or professional licensure.

Education, Licensure, Certifications, Experience
  • Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required.
  • Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC) required
  • One (1) year of Lactation Consultant experience in public health, hospital or private practice or One (1) year of experience in Breastfeeding promotion, support, and counseling experience in public health, hospital or private practice is required
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • CPR certified or willingness to obtain
  • Valid Texas driver's license and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with our without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed without posing a direct threat to health or safety of themselves or others.
  • Knowledge of public health essential services
  • Knowledge of current breastfeeding recommendations
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships
  • Skill in using a computer, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Professional
  • Skill in use of virtual platforms
  • Skill in teaching and promoting good breastfeeding skills
  • Skill in time management
  • Ability to work in a collaborative manner
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Ability to respect the opinions and beliefs of others
  • Ability to demonstrate sense of responsibility for the success of the team
  • Ability to establish goals and objectives, policies, and procedures that support a strategic plan
  • Ability to prioritize activities and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Ability to apply rapport building, critical thinking, and goal-setting skills with clients to achieve positive health outcomes

Environmental Factors: Works mostly in a well-lighted, air-conditioned office. May work in various WCCHD offices around the county and in a variety of community locations. Occasional work activities may be outdoors and, therefore, employee will be exposed to heat and cold. May have extensive contact with the public. May have contact with persons who may be infected with contagious diseases. Certain immunizations and/or TB skin test may be required. Tobacco/vapor-free workplace.

Direct Supervisor of: 0

FLSA Classification: Non- Exempt

Location and Hours: 355 Texas Avenue, Round Rock, TX 78664; 0.45 FTE generally 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Position not eligible for flexible schedule or telecommuting. This position requires travel to the different WIC offices and locations on a regular basis, as needed. Work may require occasional early morning, evening, weekend, and/or holiday hours. Extended hours may be required in the event of a public health emergency.

Job Performance Evaluation: The employee will be evaluated at least annually, but more often if warranted.

Williamson County and Cities Health District offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

WCCHD also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation).

01

Do you have a high school dipolma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No


02

Do have a certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners?
  • Yes
  • No


03

Do you have at least one (1) year of Lactation Consultant experience in public health, a hospital or private practice or at least one (1) year of experience in Breastfeeding promotion, support, and counseling in public health, a hospital or private practice?
  • Yes
  • No


04

Are you CPR certified or willing to obtain?
  • Yes
  • No


05

Do you have a valid Texas driver's license and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations?
  • Yes
  • No


06

All applicants upon selection for the Clinical Services Division, Environmental Health Division, and WIC Division, must pass a pre-employment-controlled substances screening test.
  • I understand and consent
  • I do not consent


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