Hourly WIC Buddy Specialist (SSTW)

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate the local agency activities of the WIC Buddy Program
• Market and promote the WIC Buddy Program
• Recruit WIC participants to the Buddy Program
• Actively monitor the clinic's on-site list/daily schedule to recruit participants
• Inform WIC staff and participants about overall program expectations and promotional activities
• Cookordinate and schedule paired WIC Buddy connections
• Distribute and collect WIC Buddy consent forms
• Promote the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program and refer participants
• Utilize reports to promote, recruit, and maintain Buddy Program activities
• Assess WIC Buddy matching criteria to identify potential WIC Buddy pairs
• Maintain regular contact with each WIC Buddy pair according to their preference
• Manage and monitor the local agency's Georgia WIC Buddy Tracker for updating
• Complete quarterly WIC Buddy program reports
• Participate in WIC Buddy Program meetings/calls
• Assist local and state agency with identifying barriers and finding effective solutions to enhance engagement in all components of the WIC Buddy Program project
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year competency as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
• Completion of the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum Level I and II
• Has one or more of the following skills and/ or experience: caseload management, counseling skills, supporting mother-baby dyad, breastfeeding promotion, developing, implementing and facilitating training, organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.), knowledge of GA WIC policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Two years at an accredited college or university with at least (15) credit hours in a social service related field
• Expertise with social marketing campaigns, management of professional social media platforms and social media analytics
• Experience with data collection and management
• Experience with the Peer Counselor Database System (PCDB)
• Excellent judgement and creative problem solving skills
• Ability to coach others to set priorities
• Strong planning and facilitation skills
• Analytical skills and ability to create reports for stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in high stress and changing environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits

• 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
• Achie 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