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JOB SUMMARY
Under minimal supervision, provide breastfeeding education and support
to WIC clients and families.
## TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Interview WIC clients to evaluate their breastfeeding needs.
- Work with clients to develop personal goals and a breastfeeding
plan.
- Provide breastfeeding consultations by phone and in person.
- Work with the Breastfeeding Coordinator to teach breastfeeding
classes.
- Develop and present training content and materials for WIC Staff.
- Provide outreach to community partners.
- Attend mandatory meetings and other continuing education
opportunities.
- Actively participate in ADHS, PCPHSD and other community committees
and groups related to the delivery and improvement of public health.
- Attend training sessions at ADHS and additional continuing education
meetings and present information when requested.
- Assist clients with access to other health care professionals,
regional agencies, and community services programs
- Document each client contact in the TGIF or SOAP Note format and
document contacts by month.
- Maintain case file records and collect, compile, and report data on
program participation.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer
records, and restricted County information. Follow all HIPAA
guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- None.
## MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
- Associates degree
- Two (2) years of experience in breastfeeding support.
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Arizona residentsmust have a valid Arizona Drivers License upon
hire;newly established Arizona Residents must have onewithin 30
days of hire.
- IBCLC Lactation Consultant.
- At least one (1) year of WIC experience
## KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of breastfeeding, current adult learning and training
methods applicable to breastfeeding education
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with employees, other agencies, and the public
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work
also requires the ability to crouch, finger, feel, grasp, handle, reach,
perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, hear, speak, walk, operate motor
vehicles, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to
be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and
needs.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience,
qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first
quartile require additional approval.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal
County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If
these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and
interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from
consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The
hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience,
qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first
quartile require additional approval.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are
welcom e to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal
County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM
OPT).
*Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor
Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing
employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for
safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically
disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent
on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of
the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in
accordance with Arizona State Law*
*Work in this classification requires an*