Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Galveston County Health District is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor!

This position is responsible for counseling pregnant and breastfeeding women one-to-one.

We can offer you

• Excellent benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Affordable Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off plans, Free Life Insurance, FREE Long-Term Disability, FREE parking and much more!
• Team-oriented environment
• Hourly Rate: $15.59
  
  

We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long-term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply. Do you have an industry certification? If yes, please upload your certificate(s).

Required

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
• Successfully breastfeeding at least one child (present or previously)
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Excellent presentation skills to teach breastfeeding classes and/or training background and/or experience and understanding of adult learning principles
• Successfully breastfed at least one baby, (does not have to be currently nursing) and possess high enthusiasm about educating mothers about breastfeeding
• Ability to work outside of regular clinic hours and outside of the WIC clinic
• Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles.
• Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable.
• Customer Service Oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Computer Skills MS Office.
• Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary.
• Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy.
• Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.
  
  

An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.

Traditional Duties

• Counsels pregnant and breastfeeding mothers on one-to-one basis at WIC sites, in the hospital or over the phone enabling new mothers to avoid common breastfeeding problems and follows up
• Provides information promoting breastfeeding, which addresses specific concerns of expectant and breastfeeding mothers and corrects misinformation
• Weigh and measure infant/child as deemed necessary for complete breastfeeding assessment
• Identifies breastfeeding experiences that are not the norm and makes an immediate, appropriate referral
• Assists in training of new Peer Counselors
• Trains staff in pump issuance, retrieval, and maintenance
• Assesses need for breast pumps and breastfeeding aids and issues in accordance with State and Local agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains and submits reports of breast pumps, breastfeeding aids counseling time and contacts
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

No Phone Calls Please

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Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County