WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (69382)

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports WIC mothers during a normal breastfeeding experience.
• Counsels new WIC mothers at certification.
• Promotes breastfeeding to WIC participants.
• Addresses specific concerns of WIC expectant/breastfeeding mothers and corrects misinformation.
• Shares WIC-approved breastfeeding educational materials with participants.
• Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers over the telephone and in person (one-on-one) at scheduled intervals.
• Follows up on WIC participants according to protocol.
• Is available to WIC clients outside usual clinic hours and outside the WIC clinic environment.
• Provides participants the phone number to the Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline for additional breastfeeding support from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants 24 hours per day/7 days a week.
• Assists Certified WIC Nutrition Technician with Issuing breast pumps and maintains breast pump inventory.
• Documents appropriate counseling information.
• Completes and turns in the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Monthly Activity Report to the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Coordinator in a punctual manner.
• Keeps participant files in a secure environment.
• Participates in clinic staff meetings as part of the WIC team.
• Attends scheduled Breastfeeding Peer Counselor meetings and in-services.
• Provides appropriate referrals when needed.
• Supports Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety Care patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable.
• Provides leadership and works with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
• Embolies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment.
• Must be a leader in the department and community.
• Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.

Qualifications

• Possesses a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be receiving or have received WIC services.
• Has successfully breastfed at least one baby.
• Possesses good communication skills.
• Ability to travel to various sites upon request as needed.
• Ability to make telephone calls from home to clients.
• Available to work three days minimum in clinic, about 20 hours per week.
• Enthusiastic about breastfeeding and has a desire to help other mothers enjoy a positive breastfeeding experience.