Hourly BF Peer Counselor - WIC

About the role

Under direct supervision, provides limited para-professional breastfeeding services to clients and their families. Assists with breastfeeding classes for WIC participants. Provides individual, basic breastfeeding education and counseling in the WIC clinic and outside of the WIC clinic. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties.

Responsibilities

• Receives and maintains a caseload of WIC mothers (2-3 participants per hour worked)
• Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including breastfeeding benefits and common barriers
• Assists with WIC clinic prenatal, breastfeeding classes and support groups
• Follows all Loving Support and Cobb and Douglas WIC Guidelines in maintaining caseload and documenting participant contacts
• Issues and logs breast pumps within WIC and Loving Support Policy
• Participates in monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience in a social services-related position
• Must be a current or former WIC participant who has breastfed a minimum of six months
• Enthusiastic about breastfeeding and supporting moms
• Available to work up to 29 hours per week
• Reliable transportation
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to translate English to Spanish and Spanish to English orally and in writing is preferred but not required
• Previous experience as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
• Certificate of completion of Loving Support Breastfeeding Training as recognized by USDA

Work conditions & physical demands

• Inventory Management may require lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Fast paced work environment: ability to prioritize and self-manage tasks as needed in office AND home setting
• Some travel involving home/hospital visits, trainings, meetings, and outreach

Pay & schedule

• $18.00 Hourly
• Up to 29 hours/week
• Part-time (No Benefits)
• Flexibility within core operating hours of Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm