Tarrant County · 17 hours ago
LACTATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR - WIC - Public Health
Tarrant County, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTarrant County is seeking a Lactation Program Supervisor for its Public Health department. The role involves supervising peer counselors, providing clinical lactation support and counseling for WIC participants, and promoting lactation support within the community.
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Responsibilities
Supervise peer counselors including time approval, annual appraisals, and clinic coverage
Complete approximately 100 referrals per month. This includes referrals for High-Risk codes (602-breastfeeding complications for women, 603-breastfeeding complications for infants, 141B-very low birthweight, 134-failure to thrive, 135-slowed/faltering growth pattern) and referrals for breastfed babies who were born preterm
Promote and support breastfeeding in the community by networking with and providing outreach to other health professionals, community organizations and stakeholders to inform them of WIC breastfeeding resources
Provide lactation counseling to participants referred by breastfeeding peer counselors or certifying authorities when breastfeeding issues are out of scope of practice or are not resolved within 24 hours of initial contact
Perform nutritional assessments for WIC participants through weighing and measuring, lab work, diet assessment, and health history
Facilitate group breastfeeding classes and/or support groups in WIC clinics and the community
Provide breastfeeding training and technical breastfeeding support to breastfeeding peer counselors, WIC professional staff, and community health care providers
Complete program audits to include annual evaluation of BF education, local agency breastfeeding rates in the Texas MIS system, breast pump distribution
Manage breastfeeding referral protocol, client breastfeeding resource, breast pump inventory, and other protocols as assigned to keep them up to date
Ensure that breastfeeding lessons, materials, and other information presented to WIC participants are accurate, current, culturally appropriate and evidenced based
Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in nutrition, Dietetics or Home Economics with a minimum of 24 hours in food and nutrition
Three (3) years of professional experience, including a minimum of two (2) years WIC experience
One year of supervisory experience
IBCLC Certification by International Board of lactation Consultant Examiners
Class C driver's license with the ability to drive throughout Tarrant County
Completion of all required WIC modules during the probationary period
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Expert organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Advanced analytical skills
Preferred
Bilingual Spanish speaking skills preferred
Benefits
Superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits
Company
Tarrant County
Tarrant County is a government administered community that ensures public health, safety, employment, and law enforcement services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Russell Scott
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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