Part Time Breast Feeding Peer Counselor

Family Health Council of Central PA • Lewistown, PA

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About The Position

The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor supports the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program, primarily serving pregnant and breastfeeding clients at the Tapestry of Health WIC office in Lewistown. The role provides basic breastfeeding information and support and helps clients prevent and handle common breastfeeding problems. Applicants should include their breastfeeding experience with their application. Previous breastfeeding experience is required but does not have to be current. Regular local travel within the region is mentioned, though the posting does not specify its frequency or extent.

Requirements

• Previous breastfeeding experience; it does not have to be current.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently or in conjunction with other staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals, verbally and in writing.
• PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), FBI Criminal Record Check based on fingerprinting, and PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA) are required upon employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic breastfeeding information and support to WIC clients.
• Help clients prevent and handle common breastfeeding problems.
• Primarily serve pregnant and breastfeeding clients at the Tapestry of Health WIC office in Lewistown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed