Breastfeeding Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States El Centro Del Barrio Full time
Job Title: Breastfeeding Support Specialist

At El Centro Del Barrio, we are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Breastfeeding Support Specialist to join our team. As a Breastfeeding Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in educating pregnant mothers and families about the benefits of breastfeeding and providing support to mothers who are experiencing breastfeeding challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach classes on the advantages of breastfeeding and the management of normal breastfeeding experiences.
  • Provide information and promote breastfeeding among peers; addressing specific concerns of expectant mothers, and correcting misinformation which may prevent a pregnant woman from breastfeeding.
  • Provide hands-on assistance to mothers with breastfeeding problems which includes, latching and pumping breastmilk.
  • Counsel pregnant and breastfeeding mothers on a one-to-one basis.
  • Sanitize breastfeeding room and counseling offices after each use with Cavi-wipes.
  • Support women during a normal breastfeeding experiences, identify breastfeeding experiences that are not the norm, and make appropriate referrals.
  • Counsel by telephone on breastfeeding problems and make follow-up phone calls.
  • Distribute breast pumps to those WIC participants who demonstrate a need.
  • Provide support and information to breastfeeding mothers who may need advice to continue breastfeeding while working and/or attending school.
  • Make hospital and/or home visits when necessary.
  • Answer breastfeeding calls received on breastfeeding helpline for CentroMed WIC.
  • Be knowledgeable of the TXIN system; including ability to complete prenatal and breastfeeding questionnaires as well as the issuance and return of breast pumps. This also includes the ability to upload documents as needed.
  • All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Education: Complete the DSHS approved twenty-hour peer counselor class.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Experience: Must have successfully breastfed for a minimum of four months or successfully express breastmilk.
  • Work Schedule: Must be available to WIC clients outside usual clinic hours and outside WIC environment and at any WIC clinic.
  • Other: Must be receiving WIC or have received WIC. Must be able to read and write in English, and preferably be bilingual/bicultural.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plans 403(B)- Company Match Contributions
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP)
  • Travel Reimbursement
  • Critical Illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance - These are additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra protected
  • Additional benefits include: 6 paid company holidays, plus (2) extra floating holidays, paid time off/ vacation time, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work life balance, innovation, & teamwork.
  • Benefits start after 30 days
  • Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment


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