Breastfeeding Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States El Centro Del Barrio Full time
Job Title: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

At El Centro Del Barrio, we are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our team. As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, you will play a vital role in educating pregnant mothers and families about the benefits of breastfeeding and providing support to mothers who are experiencing breastfeeding challenges.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Teach classes on the advantages of breastfeeding and the management of normal breastfeeding experiences.
  • Provide information and promote breastfeeding among peers; addressing specific concerns of expectant mothers, and correcting misinformation which may prevent a pregnant woman from breastfeeding.
  • Provide hands-on assistance to mothers with breastfeeding problems which includes, latching and pumping breastmilk.
  • Counsel pregnant and breastfeeding mothers on a one-to-one basis.
  • Sanitize breastfeeding room and counseling offices after each use with Cavi-wipes.
  • Support women during a normal breastfeeding experiences, identify breastfeeding experiences that are not the norm, and make appropriate referrals.
  • Counsel by telephone on breastfeeding problems and make follow-up phone calls.
  • Distribute breast pumps to those WIC participants who demonstrate a need.
  • Provide support and information to breastfeeding mothers who may need advice to continue breastfeeding while working and/or attending school.
  • Make hospital and/or home visits when necessary.
  • Answer breastfeeding calls received on breastfeeding helpline for CentroMed WIC.
  • Be knowledgeable of the TXIN system; including ability to complete prenatal and breastfeeding questionnaires as well as the issuance and return of breast pumps. This also includes the ability to upload documents as needed.
  • All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
  • Education: Complete the DSHS approved twenty-hour peer counselor class.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Experience: Must have successfully breastfed for a minimum of four months or successfully express breastmilk.
  • Work Schedule: Must be available to WIC clients outside usual clinic hours and outside WIC environment and at any WIC clinic.
  • Other: Must be receiving WIC or have received WIC. Must be able to read and write in English, and preferably be bilingual/bicultural.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including competitive compensation, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans, and more. If you are passionate about supporting new mothers and families, and have a strong commitment to providing excellent care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.


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