Peer Counselor - Pedi Women Infant and Child

Christus Health•Boerne, TX

35d

About The Position

The WIC peer counselor will provide breastfeeding information and support to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women in the WIC program. They will role model, counselors, and teach breastfeeding techniques, providing support on a one-to-one basis, as well as in class/group settings in the WIC clinic.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Must have successfully breastfed or expressed breastmilk for at least one baby.
Must be or have been a WIC Participant.
Must possess a valid Class C TX driver's license.

Responsibilities

Teach classes on the advantages and management of normal breastfeeding experiences.
Provide information and promote breastfeeding among peers. Address specific concerns of expectant mothers.
Counsel pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers on a one-to-one basis in the WIC clinic, over the telephone, and conduct follow-up as needed.
Identify and make appropriate referrals for breastfeeding experiences that are not the norm.
Provide encouragement and support to women during a normal breastfeeding experience.
Maintain proper client records.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned client care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of clients served by the department.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors shall make immediate referrals according to the Local agencies' established referral system when they encounter breastfeeding problems outside of their scope of practice, breastfeeding problems that are not resolved within 24 hours of the Peer Counselor's intervention, or problems in an area other than breastfeeding.
Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to work outside of regular clinic hours and outside of the WIC Clinic, as needed.