Training Specialist II

Role Overview

• Provide breastfeeding assessment and counseling under the supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor
• Responsible for training WIC and other health professionals in breastfeeding promotion and management
• Provides breastfeeding support to WIC clients per local agency requirements
• Manages the direct care of clients
• Interviews and assesses breastfeeding mother and baby dyads for successful breastfeeding experiences
• Provides follow-up for women and their infants regarding feeding and milk supply issues
• Prepares and teaches classes to promote, protect, and support clients’ breastfeeding decisions
• Issues breast pumps and other related equipment to WIC clients according to assessments and agency guidelines
• Document telephone contacts, breastfeeding classes, assessments/consultations, and issuance of breast pumps
• Updates and maintains breastfeeding inventory
• Represents WIC at community organizations, meetings, and coalitions to promote breastfeeding and provide outreach.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following credentials: Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Certified Lactation Support Provider (CLSP), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), Lactation Educator Counselor (LEC), Military Lactation Counselor (MiLC) or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Must be currently employed by the Florida Department of Health
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in providing counseling to breastfeeding women
• Must be willing to work in various clinic locations and for community outreach in Brevard County
• This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Preferred: fluently read, write, and speak both English and Spanish or Creole
• Preferred: successfully completed a minimum of eight college courses from an accredited institution in Health Sciences.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers