Bilingual (Spanish/English) WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
About The Position
Washington County Public Health Division is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program. In this role, you will provide parent-to-parent support to prenatal and postpartum WIC parents by providing basic breastfeeding information and encouragement. You will counsel prenatal and postpartum participants both virtually and face-to-face and refer participants to the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Coordinator/International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or other designated staff, or other appropriate health or social service agency, including outside community breastfeeding resources, for situations outside the peer counselor’s scope of practice. You will also support participants outside of usual clinic hours and the WIC clinic environment.
Requirements
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent AND meets WIC Policy 716 and USDA program requirements.
- Must be able to pass both written and oral Spanish fluency assessments.
- Must successfully pass a background check post offer.
- Be a paraprofessional, not licensed or credentialed as healthcare, nutrition, or lactation consultant professionals, such as IBCLCs, registered dietitians, nurses, and other licensed and credentialed health professionals. Credentials as Community Healthcare Workers (CHW), Certified Lactation Educators (CLE), Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC), and doulas are eligible to apply.
- Have experience with breastfeeding at least one (1) baby for six (6) months of duration or longer.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to advocate for various communities in Washington County, Clackamas County, Tillamook County, Columbia County and Polk County
- Familiarity of WIC services or, preferably, current/previous WIC participants
- Skills to communicate and share information using digital platforms and in-person
- Knowledge of or ability to navigate community systems of support, such as healthcare, community referrals, language/community-based resources, social media groups, etc.
- Skills to provide emotional support during challenging or difficult times
- Time management and organizational skills to document meeting notes, manage workload and deadline, and prioritize tasks
Responsibilities
- Provide parent-to-parent support to prenatal and postpartum WIC parents by providing basic breastfeeding information and encouragement.
- Counsel prenatal and postpartum participants both virtually and face-to-face.
- Refer participants to the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Coordinator/International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or other designated staff, or other appropriate health or social service agency, including outside community breastfeeding resources, for situations outside the peer counselor’s scope of practice.
- Support participants outside of usual clinic hours and the WIC clinic environment.
Benefits
- Award-winning benefits and wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
