Breastfeeding Coordinator

Job Summary:  Responsible for breastfeeding promotion, protection, and support activities within the local agency. Will oversee local agency's WIC Breastfeeding Support Program.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:    
•    Display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC program in the clinic and community outreach events
•    Maintain a compassionate clinic environment that supports the needs of the community
•    Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method within clinic
•    Ensure confidentiality of applicant and client information in accordance with WIC federal regulations. Follow all policies and procedures of the Indiana WIC program
•    Develop working relationships with other staff and partnering community agencies
•    Provide all pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients with evidence based breastfeeding support
    Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of local agency breastfeeding activities
•    Document required information in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS)
•    Performs other duties as assigned
 

Job Requirements:    
•    Qualified Nutritionist
•     Registered Dietitian; or
•     Registration eligible to take the exam for the Commission on
•    Dietetic Registration; or
•     Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences
•     Registered Nurse
•    A graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in a health-related field including study in nutrition
•    Experience in counseling breastfeeding dyads
    
    
Preferred Skills:    
•    Experience in maternal and child health or public health setting preferred.