Breastfeeding Coordinator

Job DetailsJob Location: PUTNAM WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE - GREENCASTLE, IN 46135Job Shift: DayJob 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   QualificationsJob 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.