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BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELOR
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City of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH (In Person)
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Job Description
Under the supervision of the Breastfeeding Peer Supervisor this employee is responsible for providing breastfeeding information to pregnant and breastfeeding women, making referrals to the WIC staff, following WIC policy and procedures and assisting with the breastfeeding activities of the WIC project. (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.) Ability to: Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely Ability to follow basic oral and written instructions Ability to plan and organize work effectively Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to be punctual and adhere to set schedule
Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.) Have on-going contact with pregnant and breastfeeding participants in the clinics, on the telephone and by mail. Educate clients on basic breastfeeding conceptsFollows up with clients and offer support, over telephone and in-person Offer information to the participants concerning: Position and latch-on Normal infant feeding How to tell if baby is getting enough How to return to work/school How to use a breast pump How to wean a baby from breast feeding Make referrals to the lactation consultant or other health care professional when needed. Complete appropriate documentation on all participants Assist with group classes, conduct breastfeeding support meetings Serve as a breastfeeding resource person to WIC staff. Maintain equipment and supplies necessary for the job. Assist with clinic and health fair displays Perform related duties as required. Probationary Period None Supervision Exercised None
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
: (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.) Have on-going contact with pregnant and breastfeeding participants in the clinics, on the telephone and by mail. Educate clients on basic breastfeeding concepts Follows up with clients and offer support, over telephone and in-person Offer information to the participants concerning: Position and latch-on Normal infant feeding How to tell if baby is getting enough How to return to work/school How to use a breast pump How to wean a baby from breast feeding Make referrals to the lactation consultant or other health care professional when needed. Complete appropriate documentation on all participants Assist with group classes, conduct breastfeeding support meetings Serve as a breastfeeding resource person to WIC staff. Maintain equipment and supplies necessary for the job. Assist with clinic and health fair displays Perform related duties as required.HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
(OREQUIVALENT
)AND A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE ATTACHED OR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.
High School diploma or equivalent is required. Must have a valid Driver's License. WIC knowledge, or have one time been a WIC participant with knowledge and understanding of program is strongly preferred.OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to successfully complete 20 hours of State approved training after hire.Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.) Have on-going contact with pregnant and breastfeeding participants in the clinics, on the telephone and by mail. Educate clients on basic breastfeeding conceptsFollows up with clients and offer support, over telephone and in-person Offer information to the participants concerning: Position and latch-on Normal infant feeding How to tell if baby is getting enough How to return to work/school How to use a breast pump How to wean a baby from breast feeding Make referrals to the lactation consultant or other health care professional when needed. Complete appropriate documentation on all participants Assist with group classes, conduct breastfeeding support meetings Serve as a breastfeeding resource person to WIC staff. Maintain equipment and supplies necessary for the job. Assist with clinic and health fair displays Perform related duties as required. Probationary Period None Supervision Exercised None