Job: Lactation Program Coordinator

Berkshire Health Systems
742 North Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413) 447-2784
Fax:413-447-2091
Website:berkshirehealthsystems.org

Company Description:

Berkshire Health Systems offers individuals the opportunity to work in an environment where they will be challenged, supported, and respected. As the region’s leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, our employees are affiliated with an award winning teaching hospital, dedicated colleagues, and world class technology. The BHS family is proud to deliver the kind of advanced healthcare most commonly found in large metropolitan centers.


Additional Business Name: Berkshire Medical Center, BMC

Job Title:
Lactation Program Coordinator
Salary Range:Location:
Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHealthcare/Healthcare Professional
Education Level:Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
Required 		Up to One Year
Preferred
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
IBCLC - International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant - Preference: Required
RNRHPH - Licensed as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Registered Nurse, or Pharmacist - Preference: Required
Description:

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.

Requirements:

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