Training Specialist II
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Viera • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $1,500 per month
Job Level
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
breastfeeding assessmentbreastfeeding counselingbreastfeeding supportclient managementfeeding assessmentmilk supply assessmentclass preparation and teachinginventory managementdocumentationoutreach
Soft Skills
communicationtraininginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunity engagement
Certifications
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)Certified Lactation Support Provider (CLSP)Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS)Lactation Educator Counselor (LEC)Military Lactation Counselor (MiLC)International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)