Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-WIC

WIC Clinic Breastfeeding Peer Counselor: 

A Women Infants and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers with the goal of increasing the breastfeeding rates.

SCHEDULE: Variable shifts ranging from 4-8 hours are available with up to 30 hours per week. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers by telephone or face-to-face meetings
• Assist in breast pump issuance and return of breast pump
• Follow up and tracking of participants who are breastfeeding
• Assisting with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups
• Keep accurate records and refer clients appropriately
  
• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week
  
• Has a work cell phone and is willing to make calls from home as needed
  
• Has reliable transportation
  
• Bilingual/Spanish a plus
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Mothers who possess a High School diploma or GED
• Mothers who are receiving or have received WIC services
• Mothers who have successfully breastfed one baby for at least six months
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with minimum coverage of:
  • $100,000 bodily injury (per person)
  • $300,000 bodily injury (per accident)
  • $100,000 property damage
• Clearance of background check and drug screen.
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must possess good communication skills
• Be enthusiastic about breastfeeding and have a desire to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience
• Have access to a telephone and reliable transportation
  

TRAINING:

•  Attends a series of breastfeeding classes (may bring nursing baby under 8 months)
•  Observes other peer counselors or breastfeeding experts helping mothers breastfeed
•  Reads assigned books or materials about breastfeeding

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The majority of time spent in this position is in a well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
• This job requires moderate physical activity performing in a primarily administrative nature.
• Occasional periods of high stress.
• Clinic hours are 7:45 am-4:30pm Monday- Friday. Variable shifts ranging from 4-8 hours are available with up to 30 hours per week. 

The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.