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New Hope Services Inc

Lactation Consultant

Columbus, IN · On-site

$28/hr

... hours/week The WIC Program is seeking a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to assist WIC mothers and infants with complex breastfeeding problems that are outside the scope of practice of WIC peer ...

New Hope Services Inc

Lactation Consultant

Seymour, IN · On-site

$28/hr

... hours/week The WIC Program is seeking a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to assist WIC mothers and infants with complex breastfeeding problems that are outside the scope of practice of WIC peer ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for wic lactation consultant in the United States is $41.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.33 and $49.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a WIC Lactation Consultant?

A WIC Lactation Consultant is a healthcare professional who supports and educates breastfeeding mothers enrolled in the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program. They assess feeding challenges, provide personalized breastfeeding guidance, and help mothers achieve their nursing goals. Consultants may offer one-on-one counseling, group classes, and referrals to additional resources. Their role is essential in promoting infant nutrition and maternal health within the WIC community.

What does a WIC Lactation Consultant do?

A typical day for a WIC Lactation Consultant involves providing one-on-one breastfeeding counseling to WIC participants, leading group education sessions, and developing personalized feeding plans. You may also collaborate with WIC nutritionists, nurses, and community health workers to coordinate care, document client progress, and conduct outreach activities. The job often includes responding to breastfeeding concerns, troubleshooting common challenges like latch issues or milk supply, and ensuring clients have access to necessary resources such as breast pumps. This dynamic role offers opportunities to make a positive impact on maternal and infant health within a supportive, interdisciplinary team environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a WIC Lactation Consultant?

To thrive as a WIC Lactation Consultant, you need a strong background in maternal-child health, breastfeeding support, and nutrition, often with an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) certification or comparable credential. Familiarity with WIC program guidelines, electronic health records, and lactation assessment tools is typically required. Excellent interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and teaching skills are important for effectively supporting diverse clients and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for promoting positive breastfeeding outcomes, client satisfaction, and program compliance.

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Lactation Consultant (Non RN) - Conroe WIC

Conroe, TX

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Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Certified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

  • Three (3) years clinical experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: 

  • Certified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

  • Valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance required

Job Summary:

Works independently under the direction of the WIC Director for the WIC program. The lactation consultant is responsible for providing support for the mother-infant breastfeeding dyad in the WIC program. The tasks include assessment, planning, interventions and evaluation of lactation support and education for participants in the postpartum period. The lactation consultant will participate in the periodic training of WIC staff and WIC breastfeeding peer counselors as required by the State WIC Agency.

Job Duties:

  • Facilitates breastfeeding support for the mother-infant breastfeeding dyad.

  • Actively promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in reaching their own goals for breastfeeding.

  • Adjusts teaching to meet participant needs including language and literacy level.

  • Evaluates the effectiveness of participant and family education.

  • Documents lactation assessment in accordance with practice standards in the electronic medical record or other required documentation.

  • Understand and utilizes equipment related to breastfeeding.

  • Participates in the evaluation of new products and equipment, as necessary.

  • Conduct breastfeeding trainings for WIC staff.

  • Participates in quality improvement to benefit the improvement of clinical interventions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledgeable and skilled in the physiology and clinical management of breastfeeding.

  • Assesses patient and family emotional, cognitive, social, and motivational status relative to learning and determines their educational needs and priorities.

  • Adjusts teaching plans to meet participant needs.

  • Develops or obtains educational materials to facilitate participant understanding of content.

  • Maintains professional growth to maintain high-quality support and education in an out-patient setting.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

On-site, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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