Breastfeeding Support Counselor

This is a time-limited, part-time, hourly position within the Columbus Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health. This is not a remote position; the role is housed in Columbus, GA, and requires travel to assigned surrounding counties.

Who We Are

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and give breastfeeding information and support to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, including benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding.
• Help breastfeeding mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns within the correct scope of practice.
• Build and maintain a caseload of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and make routine contacts and conduct follow-up care through phone consultations and in-person outpatient visits to support mothers throughout their breastfeeding journey.
• Be available during regular health department hours, weekends, holidays, and outside the standard 8am–5pm work schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of all contacts and keep all client information confidential.
• Attend, assist and/or facilitate breastfeeding support groups, classes, and community outreach events.
• Build and maintain professional networks with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance breastfeeding support services.
• Attend all required training and staff meetings.

Benefits

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Has breastfed at least one baby for a minimum of 6 months.
• Can work approximately 10-15 hours per week minimum.
• Has good communication skills.
• Has reliable transportation.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Additional Information

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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