Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

17 hours ago

Newark DE United States ChristianaCare Full time

Are you service oriented and interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?

This position serves as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Guided by our values of excellence and love, ChristianaCare offers:

  • Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.
  • Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
  • Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Diverse and inclusive culture
  • Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to Care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more

Education an Experience

  • Qualified applicants will possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Is currently fully breastfeeding and/or has fully breastfed at least one baby for at least six months, is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants to help other lactating parents enjoy a positive experience.
  • Is participating in, has participated in and/or is familiar with WIC programs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Attends breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor.
  • Receives a caseload of WIC eligible birth and lactating parents and makes routine periodic contacts with all those assigned.
  • Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new parents, including telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding.
  • Helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
  • Counsels WIC eligible pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, text messaging, and/or hospital visits at routine intervals
  • Available outside the usual 8 to 5 working schedule to new lactating parents who are having breastfeeding problems.
  • Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with patients.
  • Refers parents, according to established protocols, to WIC, a lactation consultant, the physician or nurse. Or other appropriate services per ChristianaCare’s policies.
  • Attends and assists with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups.
  • Attends WIC staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops per the WIC contract
  • Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that may be provided by the supervisor.
  • May assist WIC and ChristianaCare staff in promoting breastfeeding support and peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.
  • Provides timely reports including data and patient activity information as the department requires.
  • Works to create linkages with WIC, ChristianaCare programs and other community resources for pregnant and new parents.
  • Provide support to the Outpatient Lactation Clinicc
  • Provide pre-natal and post-partum breast feeding support for inpatient hospital, outpatient office or community setting of ChristianaCare campuses

Special Requirements:

Attends a series of breastfeeding trainings and classes. Observes other peer counselors or breastfeeding experts helping mothers breastfeed. Reads assigned books or materials about breastfeeding.

Hours:

Ability to work flexible schedule, including every other Saturday. Required to attend community events as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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