WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Part Time

Georgia Department of Public Health•Forsyth County - Cumming, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Women, Infant, Children's, WIC Department is seeking a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. As a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor within District Two at the Georgia Department of Public Health - District 2, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience in a social services related position OR Two years at an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in a social services related field.
Ability to work up to 28 hours per week.
Reliable transportation.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Must be a current or former WIC participant
Must have breastfed at least one child for a minimum of six months
Previous Peer Counseling Experience
Bilingual: fluent in writing and speaking Spanish
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE)
Passionate about breastfeeding and committed to supporting new mothers.

Responsibilities

Offers limited para-professional breastfeeding support to clients and their families
Assists in leading breastfeeding classes for WIC participants.
Provides individualized, basic breastfeeding education and counseling both within and outside WIC clinics.
Maintains caseload and accurately documents participant interactions in accordance with Every Mother and District 2 Public Health WIC guidelines.
Issues and tracks breast pumps following WIC and Every Mother Support Policy.
Participates in monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate
Supports efforts to promote and protect the health and well-being of residents across Northeast Georgia.
Manages a caseload of WIC mothers, serving approximately 203 participants per hour worked.
Provides basic breastfeeding education and support, covering topics such as breastfeeding benefits and common challenges.
Assists with prenatal and breastfeeding classes, as well as support groups within the WIC clinic.