Utah County, UT Provo , UT 84601
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UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158
Fax: (801) 851-8166 Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov
http://www.utahcounty.gov
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.
Posting Date: June 6, 2024 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled
POSITION: Lactation Support Specialist II POSTING #: 5623-0524ksa
This benefitted position may be filled as a Three-Quarter Time Employee [.75 FTE] or a Part Time Employee [.50 FTE]
Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
The Opportunity:
Under general guidance and direction of the Division Director
WIC and Program Coordinator
Lactation Services, performs lactation support work at a full performance level. Provides breastfeeding information and specialized assistance by telephone or in person to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Incumbents in this classification have successfully completed an approved Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) course.
Grade:
Lactation Support Specialist II
Lactation Support Specialist I
Starting Pay:
Lactation Support Specialist II - $17.20 - $19.73 per hour
Lactation Support Specialist I - $16.02 - $18.41 per hour
Schedule: Monday and Tuesday 8:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Job Qualifications
1.High School Diploma or equivalent.
2.One (1) year of lactation/breastfeeding support work experience.
OR
1.Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Health Promotion, or other public health field.
2.Six (6) months of lactation support experience, work or otherwise.
Job Qualifications
1.High School Diploma or equivalent.
2.Six (6) months of lactation support experience, work or otherwise.
Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:
1.Applicant must have completed a minimum forty-five (45) hour approved breastfeeding specific education course within the last five (5) years. If it has been longer than five (5) years, applicant must submit proof of continuing education hours sufficient to maintain credential.
Click https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Lactation_Support_Specialist_II_5a7825cfc1.pdf for a full job description
Benefits Package Includes:
100% paid premiums for health insurance
Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.
UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Utah County, UT