WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Northwell • New York, NY

2d • $29,250 - $42,761

About The Position

Promotes breastfeeding with women and their families by providing emotional support, instruction and general information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Successful completion of the WIC (women, infants children) agency’s peer counselor training program required within six months of hire.
• Ability to demonstrate various positioning techniques, increasing and decreasing breast milk supply; expressing milk and safe, effective collection and storage of breast milk.
• Current or former WIC participant in community served by the local WIC agency required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Support skills and enthusiasm for assisting other women.
• Reliable access to a telephone and transportation

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional support to mothers and significant others through personal counseling.
• Provides mothers with advice on normal breastfeeding and related problem avoidance.
• Provides general information on the effect of foods, medications and home remedies on lactation within training guidelines.
• Advocates breastfeeding to the community.
• Understands and addresses related cultural attitudes and practices.
• Assists in teaching breastfeeding classes.
• Provides information and additional help sources to nursing mothers.
• Participates in peer support groups.
• Obtains verbal permission for physical interaction with baby and/or mother.
• Maintains current records and practices confidentiality.
• Refers appropriate questions and issues to the breastfeeding coordinator.
• Assists in recruiting breastfeeding peer counselor candidates.
• Attends related meeting and public forums.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED