Coordinator Breast Feeding-Pediatrics Administration-Mount Sinai Morningside-Full-time day

Description The Coordinator of Breast Feeding is responsible for providing administrative, operational and programmatic support services to an assigned program area. The Program provides a specific service or carries out specific activities as a separate entity or as a component program within a department, but is not a department itself. A Program is ongoing, but may have a business cycle. Responsibilities Educate and support pregnant and postpartum patients on breastfeeding benefits, techniques, and overcoming challenges. Provide one-on-one Nutrition counseling to WIC participants, groups, and individual sessions to breastfeeding, pregnant and postpartum patients. Ensure that breastfeeding policies align with New York State WIC guidelines and best practices. Prescribe, tailor, authorize and reissue WIC food packages. Maintain liaison with staff in other departments to coordinate program activities and training; to accomplish program objectives; and to ensure cooperative efforts are enhanced and available resources are utilized. Assist in monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness; demonstrate continuous efforts to improve support operations and systems, streamline work processes and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the program. Provide assistance to staff in assigned areas to ensure program objectives are accomplished. May coordinate and oversee grant-related issues, report program statistics and implement data collection procedures. Assist in administering program procedures and systems; may ensure information is disseminated to staff regarding program and Mount Sinai Medical Center’s policies and procedures. Assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of seminars, conferences and workshops. Recommend new ideas and concepts for program themes, materials and resources to supplement, expand or replace existing program components. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nutrition from an accredited college or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the degree when the experiences are closely related to the duties of the job. None required, but 1-2 years of administrative experience preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $64,526.72 - $74,250 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Medical Center