Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

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Lactation Promotion Supervisor – Posting #27359

Hourly Rate: $39.00
Annual Salary:$81,120

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Lactation Promotion Supervisor for its WIC Department offices across Washington in Seattle, Everett, Bellingham, Tacoma, Olympia, and Vancouver. Under the direction of the WIC Program Director, the Lactation Promotion Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and for providing Breastfeeding educations and support patients and clients of the Health Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following listed below. The Lactation Promotion Supervisor may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Administrative

 Coordinates Breastfeeding Peer Counselor program. Responsible for reporting, data gathering, maintenance of program files and records, monthly statistics, writing of the Nutritional Education Plan and managing the Breastfeeding Grant. Plans and provides Breastfeeding consultations, in-services and continuing education opportunities to WIC/Nutrition Department staff and Sea Mar staff. Plans, implements and evaluates the Breastfeeding services provided by the WIC/Nutrition department, determines the nature and extent of Breastfeeding needs and problems of the WIC target population, and implements policies, standards and services to meet client needs. Coordinates these services with the MSS Program. Participates in selected committees, such as Quality Improvement and Joint Commission to monitor and improve the overall functioning of Sea Mar Community Health Centers.Supervises, directs, schedules and provides training for the Breastfeeding Peer Counselors. Conducts regular staff meetings and acts as a liaison for nutrition staff to management, other Sea Mar staff, and state nutrition staff. Participates in county, state and local nutritionists meetings as needed. Serve as advocates for the Nutrition Department and other Sea Mar Departments or Programs. Reports and summarizes progress of activities as directed. Prepares periodic and special reports as requested. Conducts outreach activities in the community and maintains communication with referral agencies. Works efficiently with self-direction.

Clinical:

 Demonstrates knowledge of breastfeeding promotion and support strategies. Able to provide basic breastfeeding support training. Able to provide consultation for the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor team and provide information and guidance regarding counseling skills and problem solving. Serves as a preceptor for Sea Mar Dietetic Interns; assists and evaluates interns in their counseling and charting skills; conducts occasional classes for interns.

Education and/or Experience:

 Possess an International Board Certified lactation Consultation (IBCLC) required. Possess a BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Experience with the WIC program, multicultural populations is preferred. Maintain current IBCLC credentials if possess. The experience should reveal managerial and organizational skills, and a demonstrated interest in breastfeeding services and breastfeeding education.Bilingual preferred

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityPaid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding this position, email Hyo-Na Han, WIC Director, at [email protected]. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 02/25/2025

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html