Peer, Breastfeeding

Essential Functions

• Provides education/demonstration/educational activities on breastfeeding practices to clients, families/communities and/or staff as needed.
• Maintain community outreach with area hospitals to promote and support best practices in breastfeeding.
• Demonstrate breastfeeding equipment and techniques.
• Demonstrate set-up and break down of multiple types of breast pumps.
• Attend and participate in monthly meetings.
• Maintain contact via telephone with pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Document all contacts with the pregnant and/or breastfeeding woman within the MIWIC data base.
• Completes and maintains monthly reports.

Job Qualifications

• Proven ability to be an effective team member.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in computers and software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of the Internet and the use of Web forms and Web based programs.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions & learn new tasks.
• Must have a valid Michigan Drivers' License and a reliable transportation with full-time access.
• Must have successfully breastfed at least one infant and have the passion to assist pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current or previous experience with WIC is a plus.
• Knowledge of English and multilingual skills in Arabic, Bengali, or Spanish are preferred but not required.