Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-PT

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County inc • Ephrata, PA

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About The Position

The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor will provide basic information and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding participants.

Requirements

• Personal experience of breastfeeding at least one baby required (does not have to be currently breastfeeding)

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• WIC participation (current or previous) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides basic breastfeeding information such as benefits and position/latch
• Maintains regular, ongoing contact with pregnant participants to encourage breastfeeding initiation
• Addresses common barriers to breastfeeding success
• Provides support to new mothers and helps them prevent and address common breastfeeding concerns
• Maintains regular, ongoing contact with breastfeeding participants to empower them on their breastfeeding journey
• Issues breast pumps and provide instruction
• Assists with/leads breastfeeding classes for pregnant participants
• Facilitates support groups for breastfeeding participants
• Provides program information to community partners
• Attend community events to promote breastfeeding and increase awareness of the peer counseling program
• Yields care to WIC nutritionists, dietitians, or certified lactation counselors, according to scope of practice
• Provides referrals to lactation consultants, medical providers, and public health programs in the community
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus, only available for external candidates
• Benefits: 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
• Generous number of PTO Days banked annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees