Public Health NutritionistBreastfeeding Coordinator IBCLC (58,876 78,897)

• Plans develops and implements nutritional education and care plans for program participants in conjunction with the Women Infants and Childrens (WIC) program and general health education programs.
• Works with high-risk clients to develop individualized feeding plans and documents encounters and breastfeeding education in MI-WIC.
• Acts on referrals from WIC staff regarding complex breastfeeding situations beyond their scope of practice.
• Provides counseling to high-risk mothers and infants and develops strategies to assist them in initiating and maintaining breastfeeding.
• Acts as a liaison with medical providers to approve requests for specialized infant nutritional needs.
• Serves as an advisor on nutrition to special health projects such as Family Planning and Maternal and Child Health Programs.
• Provides consultation and in-service training on nutrition to departmental employees and employees of related health organizations.
• Assists with the establishment of goals objectives protocols and policies for the breastfeeding and peer counselling programs.
• Participates in the recruitment hiring training and mentorship of new peer counselors in alignment with program policy and standards.
• Monitors the breastfeeding program; collects data and metrics as well as spot checks.
• Provides lactation mentoring and training to WIC staff and Peer Counselors.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

• Bachelors Degree in Nutrition Dietetics Registered Nurse or its equivalent in terms of education and training and a minimum of one year of experience in breastfeeding program management promotion and counseling.
• Must be an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or obtain IBCLC Certification within one year of hire.
• Employees who are Registered Dieticians in the State of Michigan will receive a one-grade pay increase.

• Must complete Loving Support training and attend WIC Breastfeeding Basics 2-day training within first year of hire.
• Will be required to attend the annual WIC conference bimonthly Breastfeeding Coalition meetings and other breastfeeding related conferences and trainings as appropriate.
• IBCLC must have designated hours separate from other clinic duties to provide services.
• Will be expected to contact clients within 24 business hours of the assessed need for clinical lactation service with a visual assessment by the IBCLC within 48 business hours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license with access to a reliable vehicle throughout the course of employment.
• In times of a public health emergency may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.

• Enthusiasm for promoting and supporting breastfeeding with a commitment to staying up to date with breastfeeding best practices journal articles and educational materials.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of human nutrition and the dietary control of diseases.
• Capable of applying education and public information techniques to plan organize and develop a public nutrition consultation and education program.
• Able to maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Able to work with community organizations in the development of nutrition programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse populations.

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Address: Berrien County Administration Building Personnel Department 701 Main St. St. Joseph MI 49085