Lactation Counselor

POSITION TITLE:

LACTATION COUNSELOR (IBCLC) YOLO

DEPARTMENT:

CPSP

REPORTS TO TITLE:

Associate Director of Perinatal Services

DLSE/FLSA STATUS: ()

____Exempt/Salaried position

XNonexempt/Hourly position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (does this position have direct reports):

YES

NO

SCHEDULE: 24 hours per week; Monday- Friday; this is a non-benefited position

LOCATION: West Sacramento, Davis and Woodland

PAY RANGE: $43.93 to $53.69 hourly

About CommuniCare+OLE

Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW: CommuniCare+Ole Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive, patient-centered perinatal, primary care services including medical, dental, substance abuse treatment, behavioral health, and outreach services to low income, multicultural, uninsured, and underinsured patients in Yolo County and the surrounding community. Services are provided at three clinic sites and may also include Sutter Davis Hospital. The IBCLC works as part of a multidisciplinary team including community health workers, nutritionists, social workers, physicians, midwives, and other staff

CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples,

people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of

all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

• The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason. *

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING

• Education:

Current status as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

• Experience/Lived Experience:
• Minimum of one-year IBCLC experience.
• Experience working in a clinic setting and a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive care for underserved communities.
• Special Skills/Training:
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Ability to operate all equipment used in Clinic sites and in hospital practice.
• Demonstrated ability to adequately perform lactation counseling skills and staff mentoring.
• Drivers License Required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Attendance and punctuality is necessary.

2.

Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team.

3.

Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated.

4.

Must have a commitment to excellence and high standards.

5.

Must have a commitment to excellence and high standards. Must have excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.

6.

Must have ability to multitask, manage priorities and workflow.

7.

Required to have versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and have acute attention to detail.

8.

Expected to have strong interpersonal skills and can understand and follow written/verbal instructions.

9.

Able to work independently with little or no supervision.

10.

Required to have the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels and with external customers.

11.

Performs other duties as assigned.