Job Description

Job Description

Breastfeeding Success is seeking current International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) interested in working with families either in the hospital or in the outpatient setting.

We have an amazing team of specialists with a culture that fosters professional development and a mission to serve all families regardless of income.

A position with Breastfeeding Success comes with thoughtful benefits for full and part time team members and professional growth with the opportunity to work on the perinatal unit, NICU, and in the outpatient setting. IBCLCs with additional credentials encouraged to apply.

Current opening is for 1 full-time or 2 part-time team members

Role Description

Provides lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Serves as a lactation-related clinical resource, educator, and mentor.

Responsibilities:

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patients’ lactation goals and issues. Instructs and demonstrates proper techniques and promotes the importance of breastfeeding.
• Identifies the need for standard patient teaching plans and assists with their development.
• Acts as a liaison to staff and physicians when addressing needs associated with breastfeeding.
• Contributes to the development of data tools to monitor and improve outcomes.
• Protects, promotes and supports human milk use based on evidence based information within the facility and in the community.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, including data collection and assessment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Complexity of Work:

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Credential(s):

• Certified Basic BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Certification specializing in Lactation credentialed from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).

Education:

• High School or Equivalent.

HS or Equivalent is required upon hire or job transfer date, and One (1) year of perinatal related experience or experience with providing lactation support in a clinic or hospital setting is preferred.

Languages spoken:

• Dual language speaking candidates preferred – Predominantly Spanish speakers needed

Part Time Compensation:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• PTO
• Annual continuing education
• Employer matched retirement contribution up to 3.5%
• Employee wellness program

Full Time Compensation:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• 100% covered employee benefits package including:
• health
• vision
• dental
• STD/LTD
• Employer matched retirement contribution up to 3.5%
• PTO
• Annual continuing education
• Employee wellness program

Come join a groundbreaking team with a mission to serve. We look forward to working with you.

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Breastfeeding Success Company LLC (BFS) is Central Texas’ largest provider of lactation services, parent education, and neonatal nutrition services.

Our goal is to make lactation support, parent education, and infant nutrition services more available and affordable for the health and well-being of babies, mothers, and families.

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