BREAST FEEDING PEER COUNSELOR/WIC CLERK
About The Position
The WIC Clerk/PC will be responsible for providing women with basic breastfeeding information, benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers and handling common breastfeeding issues. This position will also be responsible for determining participants’ program eligibility, health screenings (blood work and anthropometrics). Job training will be provided to strengthen information and communication skills in order to better support and engage with clients. Computer proficiency is needed to work on virtual platforms like eWIC, Teletask and Anydesk, answer phone calls, and schedule appointments. Travel within Gateway CAP service area is required. Other duties as assigned by supervisor/program manager.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED
- A Valid Driver’s license
- One-year experience with administrative duties
- Must be computer literate
- Excellent customer service skills
- Be reliable
- Able to work with children
- Be comfortable working in a high paced environment
- Ability to work independently
- Exclusive breastfeeding experience of at least six months
- Completion of NJ WIC Services breastfeeding Peer Counselor training
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (Spanish, Creole or Vietnamese speaking) is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Providing women with basic breastfeeding information, benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers and handling common breastfeeding issues.
- Conduct prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support classes via group or individual contacts, telephone, or hospital visits.
- Make routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned to their caseload.
- Determining participants’ program eligibility.
- Conducting health screenings (blood work and anthropometrics).
- Working on virtual platforms like eWIC, Teletask and Anydesk.
- Answering phone calls.
- Scheduling appointments.
- Traveling within Gateway CAP service area.
- Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor/program manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
