Part-Time WIC Boston North Regional IBCLC Specialist - Contractor

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) is seeking an experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to serve our Boston North region. In this role, you will be the guiding light for high-risk pregnant individuals and breastfeeding parent/baby pairs. Your expertise in lactation will shine as you provide direct support, education, and consultation, ensuring every family receives the support and care that they need. Reporting directly to the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Coordinator, you will also provide immediate consultation to WIC Peer Counselors (PC), co-facilitate the mentoring and guidance of peer counseling staff, and provide staff training in clinical lactation topics.

Please note: this position requires flexible working hours. Candidates must be available to respond in a timely manner for consultation with WIC participants through local WIC program in-person visits, phone calls, and/or video chats; consultation may occur on evenings and weekends. Travel will be required to the local WIC programs.

To apply please upload a resume and cover letter.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

•        Act on referrals from PCs and other WIC staff regarding complex breastfeeding challenges beyond their scope of practice.
•        Assess and counsel the dyad with complex breastfeeding challenges and contribute towards the development of a care plan.
•        Communicate care plan to the rest of the WIC breastfeeding team, as appropriate.
•        Co-facilitate the mentoring and guidance of peer counseling staff to help build skills in breastfeeding counseling.
•        Refer parent to their or their baby’s healthcare provider(s) for further assessment and medical care as needed.
•        Provide staff training in clinical lactation topics to WIC nutrition staff at local WIC programs and/or at WIC’s Learning Center.
•        Participate in statewide meetings of the Breastfeeding Task Force and peer counselor trainings.
•        May promote breastfeeding within the community.
•        Maintain IBCLC credential.

Preferred Qualifications:

•        At least four (4) years of experience in counseling breastfeeding dyads.
•         Certification as a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiner (IBLCE). 
•        Strong background working with low-income breastfeeding parent/baby pairs who experience complex breastfeeding challenges.
•        Skilled in breastfeeding assessment and care plan development.
•        Experience pr