Breastfeeding Coordinator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Community Progress Council, Inc. (CPC) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Breastfeeding Coordinator to become part of our mission-driven team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting and supporting breastfeeding throughout our community.

In this vital role, you will lead the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the breastfeeding component within our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. You’ll also serve in a dual capacity as a WIC Nutritionist or Nutrition Assistant—providing personalized nutrition counseling and connecting families to essential health and social services—while overseeing breastfeeding promotion and support activities that truly change lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Annual Breastfeeding Plan: Develop and implement the plan in alignment with State Agency guidelines.
• Program Monitoring: Evaluate reports and track progress toward annual goals.
• Training & Documentation: Onboard staff, maintain records, and ensure proficiency testing.
• Compliance Oversight: Review charts and monitor staff performance for policy adherence.
• Ongoing Education: Provide regular training on breastfeeding topics and policy updates.
• Resource Management: Maintain equipment, educational materials, and breast pump logs.
• Clinic Review: Assess clinic environments annually to promote breastfeeding norms.
• Community Engagement: Represent CPC at health events and build partnerships with local providers.
• Hotline & Classes: Manage breastfeeding hotline and coordinate classes and events, including World Breastfeeding Week.
• Nutrition Services: Develop care plans, provide education, and prescribe food packages.
• Documentation: Ensure accurate recording of risk status and nutrition education services.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Effective Communication: Actively listens to understand and interpret meaning; communicates clearly and professionally in both verbal and written formats.
• Relationship Building: Establishes strong rapport and fosters positive connections with colleagues, participants, and community partners.
• Community Commitment: Demonstrates a genuine passion for serving others and meeting the needs of CPC participants with empathy and respect.
• Continuous Learning: Proactively seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth to enhance performance and contribute to organizational success.
• Results-Driven: Consistently strives to exceed expectations, delivering high-quality outcomes and valuable experience for clients.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Certification: Must obtain a Lactation Counselor Certificate (CLC) or equivalent within one year of hire; IBCLC preferred.
• Experience: Minimum one year of breastfeeding counseling and program or staff management required.
• Compliance: Successful completion of all required background checks, physical exam, and TB test.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation throughout York County; valid driver’s license and current insurance required.
• Availability: Regular, timely attendance and responsiveness by phone are essential.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, and understand instructions in English; bilingual in Spanish, Haitian-Creole, or Arabic desired.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Community Progress Council, Inc., we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community.

Our benefits include, but are not limited to medical, paid dental, and paid vision coverage the 1st of the month after the date of hire, 401(k) retirement plan with 3% match, generous paid time off, 10 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, tuition reimbursement opportunities and pay differential for bilingual staff.

EOE

Salary Description

$44,500 - $53,000/Year