Breast Feeding Peer Counselor

About the role

This position will primarily serve pregnant and breastfeeding clients at the Tapestry of Health WIC office in Lewistown. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing basic breastfeeding information and support to clients and help them prevent and handle common breastfeeding problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic breastfeeding information and support to WIC clients
• Help clients prevent and handle common breastfeeding problems

Requirements

• Previous breastfeeding experience required (does not have to be currently breastfeeding)
• Regular local travel within the region is required
• Child Protection Clearances required upon employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), FBI Criminal Record Check from fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA)

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, communication, and organization skills
• Ability to work independently or in conjunction with other staff
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in both verbal and written forms

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