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Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor South Nutrition Center

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $46,808/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Nashville, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/24/2026

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A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$48,462 / year median in Tennessee

+13% projected growth

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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor South Nutrition Center Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

2 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time $46,808 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Position Description The Women Infants and Children (WIC) program operated by the Metro Public Health Department of Davidson County (MPHD) offers a broad range of innovative nutrition services to improve the health of vulnerable families. Nashville WIC participants receive vital child health and development education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food benefits from compassionate and culturally competent staff. Davidson County WIC is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join the team and help promote breastfeeding among pregnant and post-partum women. If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615

340-5640.

Typical Duties Provide group or individual breastfeeding counseling to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers. Identify and implement appropriate intervention for breastfeeding women. Coordinate participant care with WIC nutrition staff. Provide appropriate referrals. Maintain breastfeeding contact logs. Assist WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion. Maintain breastfeeding pumps and supplies inventory. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Must have Personal Lactation experience. ( Personal lactation is federally required as a minimum of 1 baby breastfed for at least 6 months). Full-time, Civil Service positions

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety
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