Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Public Health Solutions • New York, NY

98d • $18 - $18

About The Position

Neighborhood WIC, a program of Public Health Solutions, provides special supplemental foods, nutrition education and counseling to low-income pregnant women, infants and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk. Under the direct supervision of the Breastfeeding Coordinator and Center Manager, the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor will provide breastfeeding support and guidance to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers.

Requirements

• Have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have personal experience breastfeeding.
• Bilingual Required (Spanish and English).
• Be willing to travel to all PHS WIC centers in NYC.
• Be approachable and display enthusiasm for helping women to breastfeed.
• Have basic computer knowledge.
• Be able to attend breastfeeding trainings and meetings.
• Must be reliable and very organized with strong time management.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prenatal women on the techniques and benefits of breastfeeding.
• Assist breastfeeding mothers to address breastfeeding concerns or problems.
• Call mothers at home to provide breastfeeding information and encouragement.
• Participate in all breastfeeding activities at WIC centers and community, breastfeeding outreach through health fairs and conferences.
• Issue breastfeeding aids to breastfeeding women when needed.
• Attend NYS WIC coalition meetings and trainings.
• Document work activities in the Peer Counselor Daily Activity Log.
• Assist in breastfeeding groups utilizing Participant Centered Nutrition Education (PCNE) technique.
• Participate in all other activities that contribute to the efficient operation of the WIC Center.
• Support and promote Participant Centered Nutrition Services (PCNS).
• Ability to travel and work at other WIC centers in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees