Peer Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Currently breast feeding or has breastfed or expressed breast milk for at least one baby.
• Have the ability to work outside of regular clinic hours and outside of the WIC clinic.
• Are from the target population and can be trained to be a paraprofessional.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of work experience required

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pregnant and breastfeeding women with evidence-based breastfeeding information and support and assist in developing individualized breastfeeding goals and strategies, when appropriate.
• Instructs women on the techniques for positioning and latch-on, ensuring adequate intake of breast milk by the baby, and common problems that arise during breastfeeding.
• Makes follow-up phone calls to pregnant or breastfeeding WIC participants to answer questions or ensure positive outcomes to breastfeeding problems.
• Teaches classes on breastfeeding for pregnant and breastfeeding women on the WIC program.
• Properly documents all encounters with mother.
• Makes appropriate referrals to a lactation consultant and/and or health care provider following referral protocol.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care