WIC Technician II/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

4 weeks ago


Amarillo, Texas, United States City of Amarillo, Texas Full time
Job Summary

The City of Amarillo, Texas is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate WIC Technician II/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our team. As a WIC Technician II/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, you will play a vital role in promoting breastfeeding and providing essential services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children enrolled in the WIC program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide education and support to pregnant women and their families on the benefits of breastfeeding.
  • Assist new mothers with breastfeeding techniques and conduct breastfeeding classes in person, via Zoom, and in various community settings.
  • Collaborate with WIC Nutritionists to provide breastfeeding consultations and support to WIC participants.
  • Maintain accurate logs and inventory of breastfeeding supplies and equipment.
  • Interview clients to determine their income eligibility for enrollment in the WIC program and issue food benefits accordingly.
  • Schedule appointments, follow up on missed and future appointments, and provide exceptional customer service.
Requirements
  • Must have breastfed or expressed breastmilk for at least one baby.
  • Ability to work outside of regular clinic hours and outside of the WIC clinic.
  • Compete the paraprofessional training for the WIC Peer Counselor.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; prefer some college courses.
  • Minimum of one year of clerical experience; two years preferred.
  • Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation.
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Work Environment

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.



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