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Part Time Breast Feeding Peer Counselor Family Health Council of Central

PA - 2.0

Shamokin Dam, PA Job Details Part-time 2 days ago Qualifications Customer communication Breastfeeding support Full Job Description Join an employer that cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides the opportunity to use your professional skills to make our community a better place. We are a private, not-for-profit organization that coordinates public health grants across a 26-county region in central Pennsylvania. We are seeking two part-time Breastfeeding Peer Counselors to support the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program. These positions will primarily serve pregnant and breastfeeding clients at Tapestry of Health WIC offices in Bloomsburg, Shamokin, or Shamokin Dam. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing basic breastfeeding information and support to clients and help them prevent and handle common breastfeeding problems. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service, communication, and organization skills; work independently or in conjunction with other staff and communicate with a wide variety of individuals effectively and tactfully in both verbal and written forms. Previous breastfeeding experience is required (does not have to be currently breastfeeding). Regular local travel within the region (primarily between Bloomsburg, Shamokin, and Shamokin Dam) is required. Primary office location can be established at the candidate's preference of these three locations. Summary We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. FHCCP is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life and expects all employees and contractors to further that as part of their commitment to our organizational vision, mission, and values. Child Protection Clearances (formerly "Act 153 Clearances") The following clearances and background checks are required upon employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH) FBI Criminal Record Check, from fingerprinting PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA)