WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

4 weeks ago

New Hyde Park, United States Northwell Health Full time

Job DescriptionJob Description Promotes breastfeeding with women and their families by providing emotional support, instruction and general information. Job Responsibility 1.Provides emotional support to mothers and significant others through personal counseling. 2.Provides mothers with advice on normal breastfeeding and related problem avoidance. 3.Provides general information on the effect of foods, medications and home remedies on lactation within training guidelines. 4.Advocates breastfeeding to the community. 5.Understands and addresses related cultural attitudes and practices. 6.Assists in teaching breastfeeding classes. 7.Provides information and additional help sources to nursing mothers. 8.Participates in peer support groups. 9.Obtains verbal permission for physical interaction with baby and/or mother. 10.Maintains current records and practices confidentiality. 11.Refers appropriate questions and issues to the breastfeeding coordinator. 12.Assists in recruiting breastfeeding peer counselor candidates. 13.Attends related meeting and public forums. 14.Performs related duties as required. Job Qualification High school diploma or equivalent, required Successful completion of the WIC (women, infants children) agency's peer counselor training program required within six months of hire. Ability to demonstrate various positioning techniques, increasing and decreasing breast milk supply; expressing milk and safe, effective collection and storage of breast milk. Current or former WIC participant in community served by the local WIC agency required. Ability to communicate effectively. Support skills and enthusiasm for assisting other women. Reliable access to a telephone and transportation Ability to work the following scheduled: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9:00AM - 2:00PM *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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