WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
About The Position
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking three (3) WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors. This paraprofessional role provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. After initial training, this is a fully remote position. Catholic Charities is a comprehensive human service provider in Western New York, offering a wide range of programs including counseling, emergency assistance, mental health services, educational services, and support for various family issues, with a mission to empower individuals, children, and families.
Requirements
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience breastfeeding for at least 12 months. (Does not have to be currently breastfeeding).
- Available to work 12 hours per week.
- Willing to make phone calls from home as needed.
- Must be a resident of New York State.
Responsibilities
- Attends breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor.
- Receives a caseload of WIC participants, contacts all assigned participants, and keeps accurate records of contacts in the NYWIC Peer Counselor Module.
- Completes timesheets and daily logs and submits these daily to the Breastfeeding Coordinator.
- Provides basic breastfeeding information and support. Helps WIC participants prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns. Follows the Peer Counselor Scope of Practice as defined by the USDA Breastfeeding Curriculum and yields to the DBE appropriately as needed.
- Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding participants in the WIC clinics, by telephone, and/or hospital visits at scheduled intervals.
- Is available outside the normal WIC clinic hours of 8:45 am to 4:45 pm to respond to WIC participants who have questions or concerns.
- Respects each participant by keeping their information strictly confidential.
- Refers WIC participants to: DBE (Designated Breastfeeding Expert), Breastfeeding Coordinator, Breastfeeding Supervisor, WIC nutritionist, participant’s physician or nurse, community partners or other social service agencies.
- Attends and assists with prenatal breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding support groups.
- Attends monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate.
- Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that are provided by the supervisor.
- May assist in promoting breastfeeding through special projects and duties as assigned.
- Attends staff meetings and required Catholic Charities, NYWIC, NYSDOH and CAI trainings as scheduled.
- Complies with Catholic Charities’ Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable to their position in the WIC program.
- Travels to all sites; transports laptops, computers, and other equipment to sites.
- May have to lift up to 30lbs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403b Retirement Plan (Eligible after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months
- Training and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
