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Breastfeeding Coordinator
Location:
Hillsboro, MO
Description:
JFCAC is part of a nationwide network of Community Action Agencies committed to the war on poverty through innovative programs adapted to address our communities' specific needs. JFCAC offers a wide variety of programs designed to empower families and improve the quality of life for those living in the crisis of poverty. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC program - serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care. JOB SUMMARY: The Breastfeeding Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of all breastfeeding education and support provided to all participants. Successful completion of State and Local approved training and continuing education must occur within timeframes designated by the State and Local agencies. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Breastfeeding Coordinator leads the agency's plan to promote and support breastfeeding as the preferred method of feeding. The Breastfeeding Coordinator provides assistance, education and support to breastfeeding women with advanced lactation concerns and monitors other professional staff providing this level of support. The Breastfeeding Coordinator provides technical assistance to WIC staff and other professionals in the community educating on evidenced-based breastfeeding practices. The Breastfeeding Coordinator maintains an inventory of current breastfeeding resources and educational materials. The Breastfeeding Coordinator works with WIC staff to ensure the agency is a supportive breastfeeding environment per state policy. The Breastfeeding Coordinator ensures that all WIC staff complete required breastfeeding trainings within required timeframes. The Breastfeeding Coordinator ensures that all WIC staff are aware of their role in breastfeeding support. The Breastfeeding Coordinator will write breastfeeding lesson plans/individual nutrition education sessions. The Breastfeeding Coordinator evaluates appropriateness of breastfeeding-related pamphlets/ fact sheets and audiovisuals for use in the Missouri WIC Program, according to established criteria. The Breastfeeding Coordinator p lans and evaluates breastfeeding interventions implemented by the agency using various health/ nutrition data available from the state agency and other reputable sources. The Breastfeeding Coordinator manages the agency's breast pump program. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS; Must meet one of the following qualifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the state of Missouri; or Registered Nurse (RN); or Experience with obstetric or pediatric patients preferred. Verification statement from a Dietetic Internship program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND); or Verification statement from a Didactic Program in Dietetics accredited by ACEND; or Minimum: Bachelor's degree in the field of nutrition or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Degree must include or be supplemented by at least 15 hours in foods and nutrition including at least one course in diet therapy or medical nutrition therapy and one course in community nutrition or life cycle nutrition. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or completion of a state approved course in lactation management. WIC experience preferred. Public Health experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Benefits: Paid Sick Time Paid Vacation Time Paid Holidays Health, Vision, Dental & Life insurance Employer Match 403B Pension plan Employee Assistance Program Awesome Co-Workers! Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Jefferson Franklin Community Action
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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