Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Prince William, VA

4d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the WIC Program for a 1 year period ending September 30th each year. The availability of funding is scheduled to be reviewed before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-grant funds. The Prince William Health District is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community in Northern Virginia located approximately 30 miles from Washington, D.C.

Requirements

Demonstrated working knowledge of basic breastfeeding management, manual expression of breast milk and collection and storage of human milk is required.
Demonstrated skill in effective communication is required.
Demonstrated ability to instruct in a group and individual setting.
Demonstrated ability to recognize problems related to breastfeeding and make appropriate referrals/interventions is required.
Demonstrated working knowledge of basic human lactation and breastfeeding practices is required.

Nice To Haves

Instruct in a group and individual setting
Recognize problems related to breastfeeding and make appropriate referrals/interventions.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Promotes breastfeeding among WIC participants, health care workers and the community.
Attends local, regional, or state breastfeeding promotions and supports training.
Operates within the BFPC scope of practice as defined in the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum.
Participates in multidisciplinary team case conferencing to develop and implement WIC participant service plans.
May represent Local Agency and WIC on interdisciplinary workgroups, task forces, or coalitions.