VNA Health Group is a premiere Medicare/Medicaid-certified provider of home health, hospice, and community-based services. We’ve been serving families and individuals with the most advanced and comprehensive clinical home care in NJ since 1912. 

 

We are currently looking for a WIC Lactation Consultant to join our team. The position would be responsible for providing breastfeeding education and support to WIC customers and handling complex lactation scenarios.

1. Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of the      job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
2. Delivers a high level of customer service to assure a positive patient experience
3. Applies the principles of routine and complex lactation management and current      research in the home, WIC sites, hospital, clinics, and community
4. Provides assistance to WIC Peer Counselors in clinic settings as needed
5. Works creatively with WIC staff and community agencies serving WIC customers to  assure effective and  efficient breastfeeding promotion and support
6. Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance\
7. Other duties as assigned

1. Board certified Lactation Consultant with current IBCLC certification
2. Ability to relate to culturally diverse populations
3. Has reliable transportation
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;  Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
5. Excellent interpersonal skills 

Working Conditions/Physical Demand:  Busy clinic environment at various locations; community based clinics, hospital settings and home visitation. Ability to transport work related supplies.

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.