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The San Diego Breastfeeding Center is value-driven, inclusive lactation clinic, that provides compassionate, accessible lactation care in our local community. We seek to hire like-minded individuals who practice within the same value system.

Part-Time IBCLC

The San Diego Breastfeeding Center is currently hiring a part-time IBCLC.  Applicants must be available to work at least 3 days a week, either in-office or for in-home visits, starting on March 31, 2025. 

This is a fast-paced, dynamic job with lots of opportunity to use your lactation skills in diverse and innovative ways.  As a private practice lactation office, we are able to build meaningful relationships with our families, providing continuity of care throughout their lactating journeys.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

  • Provide direct lactation services to pregnant and chest/breastfeeding clients in the Center, by telephone, by video, and/or during home visits

  • Provide direct assessment, planning, intervening, and evaluating of lactation service

  • Responsible for client documentation 

  • Responsible for sending consultation reports within forty-eight (48) hours to pediatricians.

  • Responsible for follow-up activities related to lactation consultation services including responding to emails from patients within twenty-four (24) hours

  • Attend monthly staff meetings

  • Attend events hosted by SDBFC, as well as events hosted by other community members, when available. 

  • Work closely with other consultants on the above and a wide range of other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Must be available to start a six-week paid training in the SDBFC clinic on March 31, 2025.

  • Certification from and good-standing with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.

  • Proficient in reading and writing in English; Spanish-speaking a plus

  • Ability to integrate observation, knowledge, and skills in assessing parents and children in developing individualized chest/breastfeeding management strategies

  • Ability to understand oral and written directives regarding patient care

  • Strong computer proficiency, especially with Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Spreadsheets and online charting systems

  • Strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong client service skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication with potential and existing clients, and developing new and existing client relationships

We are an inclusive practice and support all families in how they choose to feed their babies.

Pay rate: Salary starts at $50/client hour; 3 days or more per week

Start Date: Training starts March 31, 2025

How to apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Robin Kaplan, owner of the San Diego Breastfeeding Center, at robinkaplan@sdbfc.com. 

Last day to apply for this position: February 17, 2025