WIC Buddy Program Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Cook up and oversee local agency activities of the WIC Buddy Program
• Promote and market the program to increase awareness and participation
• Recruit and match WIC participants to foster supportive peer connections
• Maintain program records and consent forms to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support program evaluation by monitoring performance measures and assisting with improvement efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year competency as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
• Completion of the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum Level I and II

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of at least two years at an accredited college or university, including a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours in a social service-related field
• Proven expertise in developing and executing social marketing campaigns, managing professional social media platforms, and analyzing social media metrics
• Experience with data collection, data management, and maintaining accurate program records
• Familiarity with the Peer Counselor Database System (PCDB)
• Strong judgment, creative problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to make sound decisions
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and facilitating meetings and group discussions
• Analytical ability to generate quarterly reports for Buddy Program meetings with State WIC Office
• Demonstrate persistence and creativity in engaging WIC participants, with the ability to develop innovative strategies that encourage and sustain involvement in the WIC Buddy Program