Lactation Consultant

The Position

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur.

Under general direction, is responsible for organization and implementation of breastfeeding education services for the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program, and other programs within the department as needed.

Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Implements the WIC nutritionist program in conformance with state and federal guidelines.
• Provides breastfeeding education, both one-on-one and in group setting, to discuss the advantages of breastfeeding, educate mothers on medical or other problems that might be encountered during nursing, and explain the nutritional needs of nursing women and babies.
• Provides nutritional counseling, infant feeding assessment, and education within the WIC program.
• Assist the program manager in ensuring the clinic staff are properly trained and are providing accurate breastfeeding information to WIC clients; stay informed of current issues and trends in the lactation field.
• Coordinates and conducts educational programs internal to County government, community-based agencies, populations at risk, and the general public.
• Provides consultation to physicians, public health nurses and other department personnel regarding the promotion and support of breastfeeding in the community and problems of the public and individual patients.
• Serves as a liaison with vendors, providing nutrition-related goods and services for the program participants.
• Monitors the overall operation of a specialized Breastfeeding Program.
• Prepares and maintains reports and other documentation of health education program activities.
• Participates in the development of grant proposals, needs identification, program budgets and progress reports, work plans, evaluation plans, and service delivery methods; monitor and evaluates program and service delivery to ensure compliance with budget and contract fiscal and programmatic criteria.
• P articipates in training events and attends professional meetings, conferences, and seminars and related events to ensure professional growth and familiarity with current concepts in public health.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

B achelor’s degree in health education, community health, social services, or a closely related field, and (1) one year of experience in community public health nutrition or in providing breastfeeding training for individuals, families and/or groups.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Possession of International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC certification or, Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public health administration particularly related to public health education program implementation and teaching.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, code, rules, and regulations pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Clinical nutrition and human physiology.
• Human lactation.
• Community nutrition.
• Strategies for nutrition/breast-feeding education and counseling.
• Principles and practices of program management including development, funding, grant proposal and budget monitoring and program evaluation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and County staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.

Skill in:

• Performing nutrition assessments, determine nutritional requirements, and provide client education.
• Understanding, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Planning, coordination, implementing and evaluating the WIC program.
• Exercising sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines.
• Establishing, maintaining, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course or work.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to speak and hear.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to use shape perception and discrimination.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer


This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 6/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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