Part-Time, Bilingual Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

About the role

This position provides limited para-professional social services to clients and their families, focusing on prenatal and breastfeeding support for WIC participants.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates prenatal breastfeeding classes alongside Certified Peer Counselors (CPA).
• Provides individual breastfeeding education in the WIC clinic as needed.
• Offers basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including overcoming common barriers and starting breastfeeding successfully.
• Documents peer counselor contacts in the database system.
• Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops.
• Assists with special projects and duties as assigned.
• Manages multiple duties simultaneously, including providing support outside of usual 8 to 5 working hours.

Requirements

• Must have a current or former WIC ID number.
• Must have breastfed one or more of your children for at least six months.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Must have reliable transportation and basic computer skills.
• Must be able to assist mothers with breastfeeding in assigned WIC clinics.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in public health preferred.
• Basic computer skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data entry).
• Strong desire to help other mothers enjoy a positive breastfeeding experience.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously.
• Confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

• A supportive and rewarding work environment.
• Physical activity breaks.
• Worksite wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.