WIC PEER COUNSELOR - Public Health

Tarrant County•Tarrant County, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Support the federally mandated requirement for WIC breastfeeding promotion program by providing basic counseling, education and assistance to women who choose to participate in the program. GRANT FUNDED THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) full-time year of general clerical or customer service experience is required, two (2) years is preferred.
Must have breastfed one child successfully.
Must be participating or have participated in the WIC program.
Current and valid driver license is required.
Can give at least a one (1) year commitment.
Ability to work outside of regular clinic hours and outside of the WIC clinic.
Have transportation and telephone availability.
Complete lactation educator certification within six (6) months of employment.
Ability to keyboard and use word processing and spreadsheet software.
Must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing.
Background checks will be conducted, including criminal background check, credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of general clerical or customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides counseling and education to pregnant and breastfeeding women to encourage initiation and increased duration of breastfeeding
Confers with physicians, nutritionists and nurses regarding the health of clients and their children
Monitors WIC centers to ensure the environment is conducive to promotion of the breastfeeding program
Documents breastfeeding assessment and counseling in medical records at WIC centers and hospitals
Assesses breastfeeding problems and provides appropriate referrals
Uses appropriate counseling techniques/protocols in responding to a variety of culture and family situations
Monitors WIC breastfeeding rates to ensure they meet the performance/program objectives in the contract with the Texas Department of Health
Completes lactation educator certification and participates in regular continuing education
Maintains accurate inventory of breast pumps and accessories and, when appropriate, issues equipment to clients and provides instruction on use
Performs all other related duties as assigned