General Description:

A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Qualifications:

 Has successfully breastfed at least one baby for 6 months (does not have to be currently breastfeeding)  Must be or have been a WIC participant  Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding, and wants other mothers to enjoy a positive experience.  Can work at least 40 hours a week depending on the needs of the WIC agency. Part-time upon direction of the breastfeeding managers.  Is willing to make and receive phone calls  Has reliable transportation  Has flexibility in work schedule outside of regular clinic hours  Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.  Must be comfortable with some computer applications including Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.  Educates WIC participants and community partners on the advantages of breastfeeding and management of a normal breastfeeding experience.  Responsible for counseling breastfeeding and pregnant mothers in WIC waiting area, by telephone, text message, and group settings when available.  Receives a caseload of WIC mothers and makes routine periodic contacts with all mothers assigned.  Keeps accurate records of all contacts and enters into WIC charting system.  Identifies breastfeeding experiences that are not the norm and makes appropriate referrals.  Acts a positive role model, interacting effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, and members of public and professional groups.  Respects each mother by keeping her information strictly confidential.  Participates in assigned health fairs and community events/projects and promotes the breastfeeding peer counselor program. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 1-3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The minimum - maximum salary for the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 1-3 is $24,960 - $36,400

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24,960.00 - $36,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you successfully breastfed at least one baby for 6 months?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

WIC participant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person