FT Breast Feeding Peer Counselor-Shamokin Dam

Family Health Council of Central PA•Shamokin Dam, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an employer that cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides the opportunity to use your professional skills to make our community a better place. We are a private, not-for-profit organization that coordinates public health grants for a 26-county region in central PA, seeking a f ull- time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to work in the WIC ( Women, Infants and Children) Program.  This is a full -time position that will primarily serve pregnant and breastfeeding client s in our Shamokin Dam Tapestry of Health location. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing basic breastfeeding information and support to clients and help them prevent and handle common breastfeeding problems. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service, communication, and organization skills; work independently or in conjunction with other staff and communicate with a wide variety of individuals effectively and tactfully in both verbal and written forms. Previous breastfeeding experience is (does not have to be currently breastfeeding). Regular l ocal travel within the region ( primarily between Lewistown, Shamokin, and Shamokin Dam) is . Primary office location can be established at the candidate's preference of these three locations. Summary We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. FHCCP is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life and expects all employees and contractors to further that as part of their commitment to our organizational vision, mission, and values. Child Protection Clearances (formerly "Act 153 Clearances") The following clearances and background checks are upon employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH) FBI Criminal Record Check, from fingerprinting PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA) Current Benefits for Full-time Employees Include: Medical/Dental/Vision Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance 401k with 50% up to 6% of salary Paid Time Off Bank ( 20 days per year to start) 15 Paid Holidays 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave Bereavement Leave Breastfeeding Support Employee Assistance Program FHCCP requires up-to-date vaccinated status as part of maintaining a healthy workplace and the clinical safety of our clients. These vaccinations currently include influenza and COVID-19, but could include others, based on timely public health needs.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills
Communication skills
Organization skills
Ability to work independently or in conjunction with other staff
Ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals effectively and tactfully in both verbal and written forms
PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH)
FBI Criminal Record Check, from fingerprinting
PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA)
Up-to-date vaccinated status