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WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
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What they do
An Enrollment or Admission Counselor reviews applications and advises on admissions decisions for private elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities. Organizes information and promotional materials about a school, conducts interviews with students and families, reviews application materials, and works with other school or college administrators to plan admissions goals and identify financial aid resources for admitted students. May travel to meet and recruit students.
$62,304 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Flexible, part-time schedule (14 hrs/week) during WIC Clinic operating hours
- Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting families in your community
- Bilingual Spanish/English speakers are strongly encouraged to apply What You'll Do
- Provide basic breastfeeding information, encouragement, and support by phone and in person at the WIC clinic
- Help participants work through common breastfeeding concerns and barriers
- Follow up regularly with an assigned caseload of WIC participants
- Assist with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups
- Refer participants to WIC nutritionists or the Breastfeeding Coordinator, as needed
- Keep accurate, confidential records of contacts
- Attend trainings, monthly staff meetings, and breastfeeding conferences/workshops What You'll Need
- Have breastfed at least one baby (does not need to be current)
- Enthusiasm for breastfeeding and helping other parents succeed
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
- Available to work 14 hours/week How to Apply Apply directly through Indeed, or email your cover letter and resume to with "Breastfeeding Peer Counselor" in the subject line.