EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST

Requisition No:849979 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 64051177 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number:64051177 Salary: $1531.21 Bi-Weekly Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2025 Your Specific Responsibilities: Maintain active/current International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification. Prepares and teaches classes to promote, protect, and support clients breastfeeding decisions. Classes may be taught in WIC clinics, health departments, schools, or other agencies in the community. Promotes breastfeeding and provides breastfeeding support to WIC clients per local agency requirements and scope of practice. Manages the direct care of clients. Assesses WIC mother/infant dyads helping mothers with simple to complex breastfeeding problems and concerns. Acts on referrals from peer counselors and other WIC staff regarding complex breastfeeding challenges. Issues breast pumps and other related equipment to WIC clients according to assessments and WIC policies and procedures. Documents all contacts, breastfeeding classes, assessments/consultations, and issuance of breast pumps and breastfeeding equipment accurately and timely according to policy and procedures. Updates and maintains breastfeeding inventory. Follows up with clients issued breast pumps to assure timely return. Serves as a breastfeeding resource and mentor for WIC agency staff. Provides yearly in-services on breastfeeding to WIC staff. Attends and participates in continuing education and staff in-service programs; assists in providing breastfeeding education at staff meetings. Represents WIC at community organizations, meetings, and coalitions to promote breastfeeding and provide outreach. May provide lactation services at other locations in Brevard County as needed by the program. Accurately completes all required forms and reports by required deadlines. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience counseling breastfeeding mothers and infants with complex breastfeeding challenges. Breastfeeding Assessment and Care Plan Development. Experience providing breastfeeding training and education. Compassion and desire to help mothers resolve breastfeeding challenges. Active listening, rapport building and communication skills. Collaboration with other WIC staff and community partners. Literacy and language skills appropriate to address the needs of a diverse population. Proficiency in computer communication skills and applications. Qualifications: Minimum Certified as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Minimum of one year of experience in counseling breastfeeding women. Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in a Special Needs Shelter or to perform other emergency duties. Requires travel in various clinic locations and other community partners in Brevard County throughout the day. Preferred Bi-lingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, or completed a minimum of 8 college courses from an accredited institution in Health Sciences. Where You Will Work: Viera, FL The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! 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. 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). The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. VETERANS PREFERENCE.

Candidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr