Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our team. As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, you will provide essential support and guidance to pregnant and breastfeeding women, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

• Provide breastfeeding information and assistance to WIC clients, promoting a culture of support and encouragement.
• Conduct support group meetings and assist the nutritionist with individual and group sessions, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Identify potential problems and refer clients to the nutritionist or WIC Designed Breastfeeding Expert (DBE) as needed.
• Recruit participants for nutrition education classes, utilizing effective communication and outreach strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and reports, utilizing the Crossroads system.
• Participate in community outreach events and plan local agency breastfeeding promotion events, promoting a culture of health and wellness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, ensuring seamless team collaboration.

• Ability to prepare pre-clinic paperwork, assist with labeling and packaging lab specimens, and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills, including cultural sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Office experience with public contact, keyboarding, filing, and organizing workload, with a working knowledge of computer applications.
• Experience in health fairs and community activities, with the ability to communicate with other agencies and assist clients in overcoming barriers to treatment.

Experience in healthcare settings and/or occupations is highly valued, as is the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Applicants will be provided with a confirmation of receipt when their application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.