Bilingual Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Job Responsibilities

• Counsels and gives breastfeeding information and support to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, including benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding.
• Helps breastfeeding mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns within the correct scope of practice.
• Receives a caseload of WIC participants and makes routine contacts per WIC Program policy and procedures.
• Available to WIC clients at clinic visits and by telephone during regular health department hours, weekends, holidays, and outside the standard 8am-5pm work schedule.
• Maintains accurate records of all contacts made with WIC participants and keeps all participant information confidential.
• Refers WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to community resources as needed.
• Attends, assists and/or facilitates breastfeeding support groups, classes, and community outreach events.
• Attend all required trainings and monthly staff meetings.
• Assists WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects, such as World Breastfeeding Week.
• Issues breast pump and breastfeeding supplies as appropriate per WIC Program policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English & Spanish speaking) preferred
• Has breastfed at least one baby for a minimum of 6 months
• Is a current or former WIC participant
• Can work approximately 15 hours per week minimum
• Has good communication skills
• Has reliable transportation