Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Madison

About the role

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join a dedicated team supporting the overall mission of protecting lives of Georgia residents.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and provides breastfeeding information and support to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
• Helps breastfeeding mothers overcome common barriers and get a good start with breastfeeding.
• Completes competency checks, attends training, and maintains accurate records of contacts.
• Makes routine contact with WIC participants, attends support groups, and assists in promoting breastfeeding.
• Issues breast pump and breastfeeding supplies as needed.

Requirements

• Has breastfed at least one baby for a minimum period of 6 months.
• Is a current or former WIC participant.
• Available for working a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Has reliable transportation.
• Has good communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a previous or current WIC participant.
• Available to work 8 hours in a designated Health Department each week.
• This is not a remote position.

Skills

• Positive attitude towards breastfeeding.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

Standard benefits for full-time salaried employees include a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan.