WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Sea Mar Community Health Centers • Burien, WA

4d • $21

About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is responsible for supporting and providing breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding women. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is required to assist Lactation Promotion Supervisor as requested.

Requirements

• Works efficiently and with self-direction.
• Possess the ability to deal patiently and empathetically with multicultural clientele, even under stressful conditions.
• Possess the ability to work cooperatively as a member of the health care team.
• This person must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient-related information.
• This person must receive a background check from the Washington State Patrol.
• Require to travel
• The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor shall sign and date the job description to affirm the validity of the information herein and to signify compliance with the conditions of employment, minimum qualifications and an understanding of the job responsibilities.
• High School or GED diploma is required.
• Previous/current breastfeeding experience at least one baby for at least 6 months.
• Previous/current WIC participant
• Basic computer experience.
• Possess writing skills sufficient to be understood by Registered Dietitians, WIC Clerks, Nutrition Assistants, the WIC Coordinator, Lactation Promotion Supervisor, and the WIC participant.
• Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Possess the ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• This person must have and maintain CPR certification bi-annually.
• This person must have a TB test and a flu shot annually unless exemption from Administration is granted.
• Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required.
• Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, bicultural - English/Spanish or English/Russian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes core breastfeeding peer counselor trainings and state and local orientations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide lactation care and support appropriate to the needs of the client.
• Provides education on basic breastfeeding principles, techniques, and strategies.
• Ensures availability to clients by phone when they need assistance, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Provides timely contact and follow-up to caseload of referred pregnant and breastfeeding clients.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date peer counselor notes.
• Recognizes when client issues are beyond the peer scope of practice and makes timely referrals to appropriate WIC or other professional personnel.
• Attends mandatory meetings and participates in required continuing education activities.
• Assists with breastfeeding promotion and community breastfeeding education as needed.
• Assures timely, friendly and effective quality of services throughout association with the client.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

What This Job Offers

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