Between $80k and

$101k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Harris County $37k

•$71k Per Year Specialist, Lactation Consultant

•77002

HARRIS COUNTY

Occupation:

Health Education Specialists

Location:

Houston, TX

•77002

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift

Posted:

09/09/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/12/2026

Expires:

10/09/2026

Job #: 17066819

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

Bachelor's Degree Experience

24 Month(s) Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Flexible Shift Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for . Provide comprehensive lactation assessment, consultation, and clinical management for Maternal and Child Health Program participants across settings (clinic, home visits, hospital, telehealth), addressing complex breastfeeding challenges and developing individualized care plans.

Deliver prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding education, including leading community classes, workshops, and support groups.

Develop and present evidence-based educational materials tailored to diverse populations.

Serve as the Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE), providing clinical guidance to staff, supporting best practices, and promoting initiatives such as Baby-Friendly and Mother-Friendly care.

Coordinate care and referrals, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and community providers.

Ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of care for breastfeeding participants.

Manage and distribute durable medical equipment (e.g., breast pumps and supplies), ensuring appropriate utilization to support lactation goals.

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of client encounters, care plans, and outcomes in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.

This is a largely sedentary role, however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bend and stand for periods at a time.

Must be an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultation Certification (IBCLC).

Must have at least two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting.

Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a healthcare-related field.

Pay Details:

$38.61

•$48.73/hr.

Workweek:

Monday

•Friday from 8:00 AM

•5:00 PM; Flexible shift. Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits:

Harris County provides full-time regular employees with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a defined benefit retirement plan with a strong 225% employer match, basic life and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, and wellness incentives.

Background Requirements:

Candidates must pass a drug screen and a background check. Convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; convictions will not necessarily bar a candidate's employment.