Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Job Summary

The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provides breastfeeding support and education to pregnant and post-partum women in the WIC program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 50% Breastfeeding Services:

  • Provides breastfeeding education, identifies breastfeeding complications, and offers support and referrals to Lactation Consultants and WIC staff.
  • Teaches monthly prenatal or breastfeeding group classes.
  • Led annual World Breastfeeding Week celebration activities.

• 40% Client Services:

  • Introduces and builds supportive relationships with pregnant and breastfeeding moms who qualify for the WIC program.
  • Initiates phone calls, text messages, in-person meetings to provide opportunities for breastfeeding education.
  • Documents in participant’s electronic health record in real time with accuracy.

• 10% Administration:

  • Provides continuing education related to breastfeeding.
  • Attends monthly staff meetings for WIC and the department.
  • Attends outreach events to promote Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program.
  • Participates in local and state Breastfeeding coalition meetings and activities.

• 0-100% Other Duties as Assigned:

  • Other duties as assigned (i.e.: emergency response)

Supervision Exercised

None

Minimum Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.

• Requires personal experience with breastfeeding in the last five years at the time of hire.

• Requires personal experience as a WIC participant.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications

• Spanish language skills desired.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office programs.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Access to a motor vehicle and commitment to meet and maintain the County’s automobile insurance requirements.

• Ability to apply time-management skills and ability to prioritize job-related activities.

• Ability to work with diverse populations in a culturally sensitive manner.

• Ability to communicate with persons of varying levels of education, understanding, and values.

• Ability to accommodate flexible scheduling to address program needs.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Periodic periods of standing or walking.

Work Environment

This position may be asked to work out of both Washington and Ozaukee County offices.

EOE / ADA Statement

Ozaukee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ozaukee County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.