Breastfeeding Coordinator

About Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

Since 1941, the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been to serve those in need - the most vulnerable - regardless of race, religion or creed. This leading community resource offers help and hope with dignity as it strives to meet the diverse needs of men, women and children in Southern Nevada. Through the generosity of foundations, grants, organizations and individual donors, Catholic Charities operates 16 programs providing support to more than 4,500 people daily and encompassing four core areas: Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services and Homeless and Housing Services. Catholic Charities also operates the largest Meals on Wheels program and Emergency Shelter Services in Southern Nevada. For additional information, please visit CatholicCharities.com.

Position Summary:

Provide resources for breastfeeding information in the clinic, as well as to act as a liaison between the State breastfeeding coordinator and local agency staff. Breastfeeding Coordinator will promote health and nutrition for women, infants and children in the WIC program by determining eligibility, completing certifications and providing nutrition and breastfeeding education to program participants.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Meet with the State Breastfeeding Coordinator and/or other local agency coordinators as scheduled by the State agency.
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of breastfeeding promotion and support activities and staff training.
• Stay current with the latest breastfeeding information and informing staff of new recommendations.
• Identify, coordinate and collaborate with community breastfeeding resources. Develop effective, cooperative relationships with colleagues, participants and the community.
• Monitor local agency breastfeeding rates.
• Perform the roles and responsibilities of a CPA/Clerk.
• Train in Lactation at the minimum of 35 or more hours including: Breastfeeding Promotion, Nutrition and breastfeeding, Barriers to Breastfeeding, Contraindications to Breastfeeding, Anatomy and Physiology of Human Lactation, Breastfeeding Management ( early to late post-partum), Support Referrals for Breastfeeding Management Counseling, and Breastfeeding Techniques and Devices. Training must be completed within one year of hire and once every five (5) years thereafter.
• Determine initial and ongoing eligibility of potential participants according to federal, state and local policies.
• Conduct nutrition assessment, evaluate collected information and assign appropriate risk codes/high risk codes.
• Collect and evaluate diet and medical history for conditions relevant to nutritional status. Provide nutrition education/high-risk nutrition education appropriate to participant level of understanding. Facilitate and promote healthy parenting behavior related to nutrition.
• Promote, educate on and encourage breastfeeding with pregnant and post-partum participants.
• Obtain and evaluate blood samples relevant to the measurement of hemoglobin/hematocrit. Obtain and evaluate height and weight measurements.
• Complete all certification components and issue nutrition benefits to eligible participants.
• Provide service in a manner that demonstrates and incorporates cultural competence.
• Refer WIC participants to appropriate professional and social service agencies.
• Assist colleagues with meeting local and state WIC program objectives.
• Attend and participate in required self-development and continuing education opportunities.
• Transport clinic supplies and equipment as requested.
• Promote WIC through periodic outreach activities in the community.
• Protect all confidential information, company property and electronic data. Comply with safety rules.
• Other related duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of topics relevant to maternal and child health. Knowledge of the concepts of cultural competence.
• Knowledge of wellness, prevention and health promotion principles. Knowledge of nutrition principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an active work environment; Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with colleagues. Ability to use tact and discretion when working with participants and the public.
• Excellence in problem solving skills. Ability to interpret and implement program guidelines.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and a changing work environment.
• Self-directed learner able to work independently and as a team.
• Flexible schedule to work after hours and weekends, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Post-secondary education in a social service field preferred.
• Completion of the Nevada Breastfeeding Basics online modules, a minimum of 35 or more hours of classroom lactation instruction or its equivalent and attained the designation of Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or higher.
• Minimum of one year of experience in counseling women about breastfeeding and a minimum of one year experience working with breast feeding moms. Excellence in verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must be 25 years old, a valid Driver's License with current minimum Nevada state required auto insurance. Possess own reliable transportation for business use.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily works in office environment, but will also work throughout the agency and off site.
• Ability to communicate verbally with clients, coworkers, community resources and state grantors.
• Ability to operate and use office equipment, especially computer, keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to continuously sit and/or stand. Ability to climb stairs as needed.
• May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

This position is full time and pays $23.00 per hour.

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada offers an excellent benefits package including insurance benefits, paid time off and retirement plan.

CCSN is a drug free and equal opportunity employer. All employees must successfully complete a drug test and background check prior to employment.