Peer Counselor - Part-Time (Grant Funded)

City of San Antonio • Various Locations Across San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for performing duties specific to the Project Worth Program or the WIC Program. This includes performing social and emotional learning activities and developing service-learning projects for Project Worth, or documenting and maintaining client records and teaching classes on the advantages of breastfeeding for the WIC Program. This is a grant-funded, unclassified position with no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and is subject to at-will employment status. The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services and may involve exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases; staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations. SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity and fostering an inclusive work environment. Staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to their work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Must have breastfed or expressed breastmilk for at least one baby.
• Must have the ability to work outside of regular clinic hours and outside of the WIC Clinic.
• Must have taken appropriate training prior to serve as a Peer Counselor to participants.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and basic office equipment.
• Ability to counsel and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to comply with all OSHA regulations and current immunization policies.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English & Spanish.
• Current or former participant in the WIC Program.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Teaches classes on the advantages of breastfeeding and the management of normal breastfeeding experiences.
• Provides information and promotes breastfeeding as the normal way to feed an infant, among peers and community.
• Counsels pregnant and breastfeeding mothers on a one-to-one basis, and provides support and follow-up as needed.
• Documents and maintains records.
• Attends all training provided for Peer Counselors.
• Teaches use, cleaning, and assembly of breast pumps and expression and storage of human milk.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Pre-employment drug testing
• Background checks
• Physical (if required)
• Motor vehicle record evaluation (if required)
• Additional background checks (if required)
• Employment history verification
• Official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses submission at time of processing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED