Lactation Educator

Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote community health by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, comprehensive health and human services. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status.  This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

PHILADELPHIA DIVISION OF REPRODUCTIVE, ADOLESCENT and CHILD HEALTH

The mission of the Division of Reproductive, Adolescent and Child Health (ReACH) is to improve health across the reproductive and life course. We recognize that the health and well-being of women, birthing people, teens, and children are essential to building a resilient and thriving community. Through cross-sector partnerships, targeted programs, and data-informed policies, we aim to reduce health disparities and strengthen systems of care that support individuals from childhood through adolescence into adulthood, pregnancy, parenting, and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY

Providing human milk to infants has multiple benefits for the family and the child, including, but not limited to, direct preventative health benefits for the mother and baby, improved bonding, and food security. In order to encourage and support qualified lactation support in and around the Philadelphia area, the ReACH Division of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health seeks an experienced lactation consultant to develop and provide training for others on best breast/chestfeeding practices. The position calls for someone with significant clinical experience, a passion to promote breastfeeding, and experience teaching clinical and policy issues related to lactation to a diverse audience.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

                Responsibilities/Duties

  • Develop and teach the Interdisciplinary Breastfeeding Management Course for the US
    • Create/modify multimedia curriculum to be used in virtual format following grant requirements
    • Tailor course to be relevant to a variety of participants including professional health care workers, such as physicians and nurses; breastfeeding counselors with various credentials; lay people and peer counselors; and staff in professional schools and community agencies.  
    • Assist with participant recruitment
    • Report and track course attendance as per grant requirements
    • Create continuing education certificates
    • Maintain continuing education credentialing with Pennsylvania Nurses Association (PSNA) and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
    • Process registration and enrollment
    • Respond to class participant emails on an ongoing basis

Education

  • IBCLC required
  • Graduate degree in health care/social services or related field

Skills/Experience

  • Experience teaching about human lactation required
  • The ideal candidate will have clinical experience educating on breast/chestfeeding in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, clinics, birth centers, homes and/or private practice. 
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in lactation
  • Familiarity with Philadelphia’s health and social service landscape preferable
  • Ability to operate independently, to collaborate as part of a team, and to receive direction
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to communicate effectively with students, clients, families, colleagues and other professional partners
  • Strong public speaking and teaching skills required
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain documentation and other administrative systems for the course, including collecting and maintain data, as needed
  • Ability to attend or run meetings both in-person and virtually
  • Familiarity with using virtual platforms such as Teams or Zoom
  • Basic skill with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word AND Excel and typically used computer programs

Work Environment:  Candidate must have space and technology necessary to teach fully virtual lactation course. 

Position Type and Work Schedule:  Part time position of 20 hours per month, with fixed hours for virtual course twice monthly/four two-hour class sessions.

Travel: Not required

Physical Demands: NA

Salary: $40/hour

DISCLAIMER

The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.