Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a vital support person who provides essential breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

• Provides breastfeeding promotion, support, and information to WIC clients through telephone or direct contact in WIC clinics.
• Offers pregnant and breastfeeding advice and anticipatory guidance on normal breastfeeding practices.
• Builds a caseload of WIC clients and makes routine periodic contacts throughout their breastfeeding experience.
• Identifies complex breastfeeding issues or problems and refers them to the Breastfeeding Coordinator or alternate breastfeeding specialty or health care provider.
• Is available outside regular working hours to assist WIC breastfeeding mothers with breastfeeding problems.
• Teaches assembly, use, and cleaning of breast pumps and expression and storage of human milk.
• Identifies the need for referrals to other local community resources.
• Keeps accurate documentation of contacts with mothers and reports activities to the Breastfeeding Coordinator.
• Respects client confidentiality and maintains a professional demeanor.
• Attends staff meetings and required breastfeeding conferences/training, including trainings/observations with the regional Lactation Consultation.

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Experience with WIC and breastfeeding support.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in the language of the majority of clients served.
• Membership in the community served.

• Have breastfed at least one baby for a minimum of six months.
• Be enthusiastic about breastfeeding and have a desire to help other clients.
• Be familiar with WIC and current or previous WIC client experience preferred.
• Have good communication and organizational skills.
• Be fluent in the language of the majority of clients served.
• Be a member of the community served.

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