Breastfeeding Coordinator

Job 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

Job 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.