Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Part time

City of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

4d•$15

About The Position

The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional to give basic breastfeeding information, support and encouragement to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, and serves as a role model for breastfeeding women.

Requirements

Has personal breastfeeding experience.
Ability to promote breastfeeding with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to help other mothers successfully breastfeed.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical or personal information about clients or others.
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
Ability to work consecutively on multiple tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to collect data and research and navigate the Internet desirable.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Knowledge of business math computations, grammar, composition and spelling.
Skills in the operation and use of standard office equipment including computer and other related equipment.
Microsoft office experience preferred.
Working knowledge of computer information systems and software preferred.
Valid driver’s license required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Required to attend state approved training programs for peer counselors.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification in the field of breastfeeding will be considered but is not required.

Responsibilities

Completes required breastfeeding trainings to become a peer counselor.
Counsels and provides information to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, hospital visits, and in the WIC office at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC provider.
Teach prenatal and breastfeeding classes with approved lesson plan by BFPC Coordinator and/or organize mother support groups.
Serves as the contact person for WIC participant caseload.
Provides information and support for women in managing common maternal and infant breastfeeding problems that occur.
Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC participants.
Prepares routine reports, studies and documentation needed by management level staff to make decisions and complete advanced projects.
Participates in health department outreach activities.
Contacts Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator or agency lactation expert when a situation occurs that is out of employees scope of practice or anytime guidance is needed.
Maintain client confidentiality.
Attends support group meetings, teaches and assists with prenatal and breastfeeding classes.
Attends and participates in breastfeeding workshops and training sessions, reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding.
Promotes breastfeeding through special projects and duties as assigned.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.