Lactation Technician (Part-Time) – Baltimore City Health Department

POSTING DATE: 05/21/2024 CLOSING DATE: 08/21/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT SALARY $42,401.00 - $50,154.00 Annually EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be... considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND reputed company: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of reputed company be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint reputed company. PROBATION: reputed company persons, including reputed company City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months. CLASS DESCRIPTION A Lactation Technician provides breastfeeding support and counseling to breastfeeding mothers in Women, Infants and Children (WIC) clinics and local hospitals. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive supervision from a Registered Dietician. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in a clinic or hospital setting. Work requires minimal physical exertion. SELECTION PROCESS reputed company candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be reputed company on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: EDUCATION: Have an associate degree from an accredited college or university. AND EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience providing breastfeeding instructions to mothers and their infants in clinics or hospitals. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: reputed company certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) by the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant Examiners. Employees must maintain reputed company certification as an IBCLC for reputed company employment or failure to do so will result in termination of employment. Copy of applicant’s reputed company certification must accompany application. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the reputed company principles, techniques and practices of breastfeeding counseling, and lactation support. Knowledge of dietary and lifestyle changes that addresses the nutritional needs of nursing mothers and breastfeeding infants. reputed company in breastfeeding clinical instruction and counseling. reputed company in interviewing techniques. Ability to monitor and evaluate breastfeeding mothers. EXAMINATION PROCESS Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be reputed company on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I reputed company email at [email protected]. BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In the City of Baltimore we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more? Explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Department of Human Resources Office of Recruitment at (410) 396-3860, 711 (TTY), 7 E. Redwood Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or send an email to RecruitmentShow full descriptionCollapse Apply To This Job Apply Job!