WIC BF Peer Counselor-Glynn

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)

Brunswick, GA

A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information, education, support, and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

attend breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor
counsel WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by local WIC program
Counsel women during clinic and manage a caseload of prenatal and postpartum mothers and makes routine contact with all clients assigned
Gives breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including providing information about benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and troubleshooting breastfeeding concerns
Maintains accurate and confidential records on all clients
Appropriately refers mothers to other resources within the clinic
Attends and assists with breastfeeding classes (if applicable) as well as breastfeeding support groups (if applicable)
attend staff meetings and breastfeeding trainings as required
May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned
Be available to work in clinic setting 3 days per week

*Has (in the past or currently) breastfed at least one baby for a period of at least six months
*Has been or is currently a WIC participant
*Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience
*Can work approximately 25 hours per week
*Has a cell phone and is willing to be on call and accept phone calls at home and after hours (agency may provide some cell phone expense reimbursement to offset the cost of work-related calls)

*High school diploma/GED
*Has reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

Being bilingual is a plus

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -https://coastalhealthdistrict.org
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contactedvia emailby the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
* May be subject to pre-employment drug screen