Lactation Consultant, ABC (part-time)

Lactation Consultant, ABC

CLASSIFICATION:    Part-Time; Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:  This position will provide lactation consultant services under the direction of the ABC Program Manager. Lactation Consultant may provide intake, triage, scheduling, consultations, assign cases, communications, and quality assurance as needed.

Hourly pay rate: $22.00 to $30.00 depending on certification and experience. 

Position hours range from 4 hours to 8 hours per week. 

Locations:

Children’s Board Family Resource Center, Town-n-Country - 7520 W. Waters Avenue #8, Tampa, FL 33615

Tampa Family Health Centers - 1212 E. Bearss Avenue, Lutz, FL 33549

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Triage and screen lactating participants.
• Adhere to Baby Café standards of care.
• Adhere to the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) Code of Professional Conduct for IBCLCs, IBLCE Clinical Competencies for the Practice of IBCLCs, and the IBLCE Scope of Practice for IBCLCs.
• Provide lactation consultations by phone and over video conferencing as needed. Location(s) and service delivery method(s) may change based on scheduling/ community needs.
• Complete provider communications, charting, and documentation.
• Provide appropriate client follow up and referrals.
• Cover for other ABC staff at Baby Cafés and/or other ABC Program locations when staff are out.
• Deliver, pick-up, and clean electric breast pumps as needed.
• Attend all meetings and trainings as requested.
• Provide client data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Teach our English Breastfeeding Basics prenatal class each month
• Staff our Hillsborough County breastfeeding warm line.

REQUIREMENTS:

• IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) certification. Temporary exception may be made for a CLC (or equivalent such as CLE or CLS) who will be sitting for the IBCLC exam in the near future.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Professional, self-directed, follow-through on projects and prompt responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathetic, patient, tactful)
• Must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population Champions for Children serves.
• Reliable vehicle, active auto insurance, and valid Florida driver license required.
• Successful completion of a Florida Level 2 criminal background check, motor vehicle records check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, sit on floor, bend, reach, and manipulate objects; move materials up to 10 pounds on a regular basis; infrequently requiring moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Champions for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other protected status. Drug Free Workplace. CFC participates in E-Verify