Lactation Technician - Baltimore City Health Department

Salary Range :

$42,401.00 - $50,154.00 Annually

Starting Pay : $42,401.00 Annually

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Job Summary :

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.

Minimum Qualifications :

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must :

Education : Have an associate's 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.

OR

Licenses, Registrations and Certificates : Current certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) by the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant Examiners. Employees must maintain current certification as an IBCLC for continued employment or failure to do so will result in termination of employment. Copy of applicant's current certification must accompany the application.

NOTE : Employees assigned to the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program will be required to pass the State training program for certification as a Competent Professional Authority within nine months of employment as a condition of continuing employment.

• APPLICATION DEADLINE : Please submit your application no later than 12 : 00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and / or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

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.

Education Accreditation

Applicants' 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.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed 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.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed 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.

Your Recruiter : Jewel Glenn

If you have any questions please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I , via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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