WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Brief Description

The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provides mother-to-mother support in breastfeeding goals to WIC participants during pregnancy and after delivery.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with WIC participants so they are familiar with peer counseling program and its benefits.
• Gathers and manages referrals to create a calendar plan for participant contacts, as per Peer Counselor Work Expectations.
• Provides basic breastfeeding support before and after delivery.
• Solves WIC participant concerns within scope of practice.
• Consistently exhibits Moses Lake Community Health Center's Service Standards with patients and co-workers.
• Contributes to a supportive work environment that values the contributions of everyone.

Requirements

• Possesses basic written and verbal communication skills, computational and computer skills, and mathematical knowledge typically acquired through completion of a high school program.
• Knowledge of WIC program and Loving Support training curriculum processes and practices, typically learned "on the job" or through a series of training sessions.
• Ability to read and speak Spanish and/or Russian is required.
• Must have reliable transportation for home visits and provide documentation of auto insurance and valid driver's license as required.
• Travel between work sites required as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution
• Dental
• Medical/Vision
• Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 8.5 Paid holidays per year
• A accrual based (PTO) paid time off per MLCHC policy

Summary

We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary health care services for the entire community. MLCHC continually transforms our health care delivery system to improve the health of the communities we serve. If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a collegial environment, serve others, and learn new skills, join us at Moses Lake Community Health Center where caring, welcoming, helpful, professional behaviors are the norm, not the exception.

Contact

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact: Human Resources
Careers@mlchc.org