1 WIC Peer Counselor Job in Newark, NJ
City of Newark is Hiring a WIC Peer Counselor Near Newark, NJ
Closing Date: N/A
Salary Range: $33,413.37 - $56,373.36
Location: Health Department
Submit Resume and Cover Letter to: cummingsp@ci.newark.nj.us and williamss@ci.newark.nj.usRESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be City of Newark Residents.
RequirementsPOSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant or WIC Coordinator, provides breastfeeding information and support to other mothers; helps mothers manage common breastfeeding concerns and overcome common barriers to breastfeeding; does related work as required.
Examples Of Work:
- Provide peer counseling on common questions about breastfeeding and helps mothers manage common breastfeeding concerns.
- Select and provide targeted breastfeeding handouts to participants.
- Interview pregnant women in the WIC clinic to obtain needed breastfeeding history.
- Disseminate basic breastfeeding information in the WIC clinic, hospital, home or by phone as needed, either individually or as a member of a team.
- Promote breastfeeding as the normal method of infant feeding; explores any barriers the client may have; helps to problem solve and find acceptable solutions.
- Facilitate discussion groups on breastfeeding and counsels individual women.
- Make periodic contacts with all clients on assigned caseload and keep accurate records.
- Keep client information strictly confidential.
- Make referrals according to established protocols to the WIC Competent Professional Authority, lactation consultant, the mother's physician, a public health program in the community, or a social service agency.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Meet monthly with supervisor to review caseload.
- Measures infant's weight and height.
- Enter required documentation into computer.
- Promote public breastfeeding health goals.
- Keep the breastfeeding supply cabinets neat and presentable.
- Applies established security procedures and guidelines for breastfeeding equipment.
- Reads assigned books and materials.
- Attend breastfeeding workshops or seminars as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned to promote and support breastfeeding.
- Provide breastfeeding help outside the usual clinic hours and outside the WIC clinic environment.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency or related units.
Requirements:The requirements of this position will be as outlined in WIC Program Consolidated Regulations, 7 CFR Ch. II, Subpart D,
- 246.11, USDA guidance including the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Loving Support Model for a Successful Peer Counseling Program and New Jersey WIC Services Policy and Procedures.
Knowledge And Abilities:
- Knowledge of breastfeeding techniques.
- Knowledge of available community breastfeeding services.
- Ability to meet and deal with a wide variety of clients.
- Ability to understand clients' conditions and problems.
- Ability to deal courteously with clients.
- Ability to follow written and oral orders, directions, or plans.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
- Ability to conduct interviews to gather needed information.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication
Job Summary
Full Time
Retail
$78k-106k (estimate)
06/19/2024
07/06/2024
newarknj.gov
NEWARK, NJ
25 - 50
1666
<$5M
Retail
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About City of Newark
Founded in 1666 by Captain Robert Treat and his Connecticut Puritans, the City of Newark is America's third-oldest City, and New Jersey's largest municipality. During and after the American Revolution, it became a major center for leather production and then heavy industry. It was formally incorporated as a City in 1836, and continued to be an industrial, banking, and insurance center for the next 100 years. In the past 40 years, Newark has undergone a dynamic transformation, with its economy centered on high technology, industry, and communications, based on its role as a transportation hub -...- home to railroads, superhighways, the Newark Seaport, and Newark Liberty International Airport. Cultural centers like the Newark Museum and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center offer visitors and residents world-class exhibitions and entertainment. The Prudential Center in the City's downtown is home to the New Jersey Devils NHL hockey team and hosts performers like Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and the Ringling Brothers Circus. Its restaurants and eateries reflect the city's diversity and hospitality. Notable Newark natives include basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, writer Philip Roth, singer Paul Simon, jazz musician Sarah Vaughan, poet and playwright Amiri Baraka, Sr., actress Queen Latifah, actor Michael B. Jordan, Supreme Court Justice William Brennan, and U.S. Congressman Peter Rodino. Today, Newark is transforming itself at the will of its united people. This transformation is the City's highest priority with groundbreaking initiatives in public safety, economic development, housing, and community engagement, while achieving fiscal stability. Together, these initiatives are transforming Newark into a City we can all believe in, and a model for the entire nation on just what a City should be for all of its residents, stakeholders, and visitors.
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