Breastfeeding Coordinator; JR

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

All WIC Program staff perform a variety of professional duties for the Women, Infants, and Children participants in our program under the supervision of the WIC Program Coordinator (or Director) and/or the Administrator of WIC Services. Staff are guided by a thorough knowledge of our Local Agency Policies and Procedures, applicable United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal laws and regulations, the policies and procedures of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) WIC Program, and Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (MNRH) policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Staff are fully trained and knowledgeable in the use of the NYSDOH NYWIC computer system so they can process participants and information. Both roles participate in the development of the nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion and support plan within our Local Agency Compliance and Self-Assessment (LACASA).

City/State:
New Rochelle, New York
Department: MNR Ambulatory Care
Work Days: MON-FRI
Scheduled

Hours:

7.5 hours daily

Job Summary

• Responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the Breastfeeding and Nutrition services in accordance with USDA, NYSDOH and MNRH policies, procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines.
  Ensure adherence to all confidentiality and patient safety regulations including HIPAA, USDA, NYSDOH and MNRH regulations.
• Provide intervention and counseling to participants to assist with breastfeeding needs.
  Create schedules for breastfeeding education classes and support groups for WIC participants according to agency policies.
  Select and create nutrition education materials for use in breastfeeding and nutrition counseling.
  Establish a positive environment for breastfeeding and nutrition services at all 3 sites using visual educational resources and verbal encouragement.
  Travel to all 3 sites.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote breastfeeding, nutrition education and WIC enrollment.
• Screen and certify WIC applicants using verified nutritional risk criteria, medical risk criteria and anthropometrics according to NYSDOH guidelines.
• Ensure quality nutrition services are provided to WIC participants.
  Develop a training plan for staff who provide nutrition and breastfeeding services.
  Provide nutrition and breastfeeding in‑service training to staff to keep them abreast of current policies and issues.
  Oversee procedures used to fulfill food and formula prescriptions and coordinate with medical providers as appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of community and public health resources for referral purposes.
  Attend conferences, professional seminars, in‑service training and other professional meetings to improve knowledge and effectiveness.
  Report any problems or issues to the WIC Program Coordinator (or Director).
• Assist in developing nutrition and breastfeeding education materials.
  Participate in local and state work groups to improve nutrition and program services.
  Coordinate nutrition services with other WIC program operations, LA staff and community organizations.
  Stay current with up‑to‑date nutrition information and share it with LA staff by attending professional conferences, meetings, seminars, training and WIC Association functions.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance (QA) process to ensure staff competency in areas such as anthropometry, hematology, nutrition education, etc.
  Complete the designated 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• Perform all other support staff responsibilities as necessary, including rostering, WIC EBT card distribution, registration, scheduling, appointments and other office duties.
• Assist the WIC Program Coordinator (or Director) with related…