Counselor, Breastfeeding Peer

Counselling and Education

Counsels and educates pregnant and breastfeeding women enrolled in the WIC Program by telephone, virtually or in person, from the WIC clinic or approved alternate work site.

Maintains a caseload of clients who request breastfeeding information and assistance, and makes routine periodic contacts.

Provides close contact and follow-up to clients during the early post-partum period.

Refers complex breastfeeding issues or problems which are beyond the scope of the peer counselor’s knowledge or skills to the WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator, or alternate breastfeeding professional or health care provider.

Aids in teaching breastfeeding classes or support groups to WIC clients.

Teaches use, cleaning and assembly of breast pumps; expression and storage of human milk; and participates in the breast pump loan and issuance program in the WIC program.

Enters client contact data and education in the MI-WIC system; may schedule appointments and issue benefits when appropriate.

Supervision and Training

Participates in WIC staff meetings and communicates information to WIC staff as needed.

Participates in breastfeeding training, workshops and conferences as required and thereafter as appropriate.

Physical Demands

Bends, stoops and reaches in order to retrieve documents, educational materials, and breastfeeding supplies.

Lifts, moves and carries equipment and supplies that weigh up to 25 pounds.

Be available outside normal business hours.

Qualifications

Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and a reliable transportation.

Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without, reasonable accommodation.

Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Possess basic knowledge of the WIC program and the unique characteristics of the population it serves.

Possess basic computer skills, including MS Office Suite, Google Office Suite, saving and accessing documents, chat and e-mail.

Effective organizational skills.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality requirements and to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $19.00 hourly

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off and Holidays
• 403b (Retirement plan)
• Variety of Voluntary Benefit Options

Application Information

Application Deadline: August 13, 2026.

Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.

Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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