WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

About the role

The Clayton County Health District is seeking an hourly WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. The position involves attending breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor and providing support to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers through various methods.

Responsibilities

• Counsel WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and hospital visits at scheduled intervals.
• Manage a caseload of prenatal and postpartum mothers and make routine contact with all clients assigned.
• Provide breastfeeding information and support, including information about benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and troubleshooting breastfeeding concerns.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records on all clients.
• Appropriately refer mothers to other resources within the clinic.
• Attend and assist with breastfeeding classes and support groups.
• Absorb and assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience as a consumer of Public Health, DFCS, or WIC services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other consumers.
• Must be a current or past WIC participant who has successfully breastfed at least one infant for at least six months.
• Good written and oral communications skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with breastfeeding.

Skills

• Willingness to help mothers enjoy a positive experience with breastfeeding.

Benefits

• Reliable transportation.

Pay

Hourly wage as per district policy.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs.