WIC Peer Counselor
About The Position
Davis County Health Department, WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Division is currently hiring for a part-time Peer Counselor in Clearfield, Utah. This position performs paraprofessional support duties in providing breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC prenatal and postpartum participants. Pay Range: $13.73 - $21.23/hr Salary based on qualifications and experience. Schedule and Availability: This position offers a flexible work schedule, requiring 10 - 20 hours per week to best meet the needs of the clinic and working mothers. A mandatory requirement is after-hours availability every Wednesday to cover our late-night clinic Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic advocate for maternal health who is deeply passionate about breastfeeding and has a genuine heart for helping others navigate their own parenting journeys. As a relatable role model, you possess good communication skills, with the ability to listen well to a mother's concerns and speak comfortably with other moms in a way that is both encouraging and easy to understand. You are a compassionate "people person" who thrives on building community, sharing your personal experience to empower families, and providing the non-judgmental support necessary to help them reach their goals.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Must have breastfed at least one baby, preferably within the last 5 years.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for fluency in Spanish and English (fluency defined as proficiency level in both languages as evidenced by the ability to verbally interpret from English-to-Spanish and from Spanish-to-English, as well as the ability to translate written documents from English-to-Spanish and from Spanish-to-English).
Responsibilities
- Give Support: Provide basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
- Share Experience : Help moms get off to a good start, overcome common barriers, and feel confident.
- Connect : Offer support via telephone, during WIC clinic appointments, or in local support classes/groups.
- Refer : Refer mothers to our WIC nutritionists or lactation consultants when they need more advanced help.
- Learn : Receive training to build your skills in lactation support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
