Woman, Infant, and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - 00000000

Job Responsibilities

• Contact WIC breastfeeding moms in hospital/clinic, through home visits, and/or by telephone within 24-72 hours, 3-6 days and 8-14 days after delivery to provide breastfeeding support.
• Make a contact by telephone or face-to-face with the breastfeeding mom once a week for the next 3 weeks after birth and at a minimum once a month thereafter as long as the mom is breastfeeding.
• Refer breastfeeding moms/infants with complex breastfeeding situations to the breastfeeding coordinator or designated breastfeeding expert.
• Invites WIC mothers to breastfeeding classes and support groups.
• Teaches breastfeeding information and provides basic WIC information, such as breast pump options or refers WIC questions to WIC nutritionist.
• Keep accurate records of all contacts made with WIC mothers.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information.
• Attend meetings as scheduled and assist with trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor(s) and/or Breastfeeding Coordinator.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• High school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.
• Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Breastfed at least one (1) baby and is enthusiastic about breastfeeding.
• Past breastfeeding WIC recipient.

Additional Comments

• EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
• REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
• STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
• DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.