Lactation Program Coordinator - Berkshire Health Systems - Pittsfield

Lactation Program Coordinator

Pittsfield

Full Time

Healthcare/Healthcare Professional
Machinist

Bachelor's Degree
Required

Up to One Year
Preferred

IBCLC - International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant - Preference: Required
RNRHPH - Licensed as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Registered Nurse, or Pharmacist - Preference: Required

Berkshire Medical Center is hiring a Lactation Program Coordinator!

• Full Time
• Full Benefits
• 7a-3:30p

The Lactation Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of a program to support breastfeeding families, including responsibility for Baby Friendly certification.

Experience:

• One (1) year experience as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is required. Additional experience as a lactation program coordinator is preferred.
• Experience with inpatient lactation programs, outpatient prenatal and postpartum lactation education, consultations and/or teaching experience is required.
• A minimum off 2,500 hours of practice as a breastfeeding consultant is required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, Nursing, or Pharmaceutical Sciences is required.

Licensure & Certifications:

• IBCLC - International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant  required.
• RNRHPH - Licensed as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Registered Nurse, or Pharmacist.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Knowledge of contemporary childbearing and parenting issues, and adult learning principles
• Knowledge of diverse cultural, physical, emotional, and psychological response to birthing, lactation, and parenting