IBCLC & Peer Counselor Coordinator

Requisition No: 836998 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: IBCLC & Peer Counselor Coordinator

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64057476 

Salary:  $41,419 - $43,680 

Posting Closing Date: 12/27/2024 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Working hours:

Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 5:30pm

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Responsible for the breastfeeding peer counselor program.  Responsible for the peer counselor program goals/objectives and policies/procedures, as well as determining staffing and scheduling needs for the program. Recruits and assists in the interviewing of potential peer counselors. Responsible for the training and orientation of peer counselors, as well as acting as a mentor. Ensures quality through direct observation of counseling, group classes, and documentation performed by the peer counselor at least quarterly.  Leads monthly meetings with the peer counselors.  Serve as a breastfeeding resource and mentor for WIC agency staff.

Participates in Florida WIC PC Coordinator’s conference calls and trainings.  Works with other WIC peer counselor managers in an effort to assess program for ongoing quality improvement opportunities.  Participates in appropriate WIC program and Health Department meetings and attends conferences and workshops as assigned.

As an IBCLC, provides high-risk or medically high-risk follow-up breastfeeding contact to WIC high-risk or medically high-risk clients. Refers mom to her or her baby’s health care providers for further assessment and medical care, as appropriate.  Communicates care plan to the rest of the WIC breastfeeding team, as appropriate. Provides breastfeeding support services through telephone contacts, and group and/or individual support classes.  Provides breastfeeding education to WIC participants and records accurate data regarding client contacts.  Maintains lactation credentials and certifications and acquires ongoing continuing education to stay abreast of current lactation profession information and enhance skills.

Assists the Public Health Nutrition Program Director in creating and maintaining agency internal operating procedures and policies relating to Peer Counseling Program or other QA/QI activities. Monitors the clinic environment to ensure that breastfeeding is endorsed as the normative method for infant feeding and that there is no evidence of promotion of artificial baby milk.  Performs bi-annual audits of agency environments to ensure they remain breastfeeding friendly.  Assists with maintaining an accurate breast pump inventory.  Oversees and promotes the use of the breastfeeding pod in the Dade City location.

The incumbent is a Dietetic Internship preceptor.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. 

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. 

Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education. 

Ability to participate in education or in-service training programs through teaching, demonstrating practices, providing individual instruction, giving talks, developing and/or selecting educational materials. 

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner, maintains records, organize and coordinate work assignments, communicate, maintain effective working relations and good rapport. 

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 

Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications:

International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

13941 15th Street Dade City, FL 33525

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• Paid Parental Leave;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental,vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

Your take home pay can be significantly influenced by your insurance premiums.  Compare your current premium with the State of Florida employee premiums!

• Monthly employee premium for the standard PPO/HMO:
• Single coverage is $50
• Family coverage is $180
• Monthly employee premium for the High Deductible Health Plan PPO/HMO:
• Single coverage is $15
• Family coverage is $64.30

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. 

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.