Breastfeeding Peer Counselor- OPH Region 8

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• WIC Participant: 1 year (Preferred)

Full Job Description

Louisiana WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 1 -3 Job Description

General Description:
A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Qualifications:

• Has successfully breastfed at least one baby for 6 months (does not have to be currently breastfeeding)
• Must be or have been a WIC participant
• Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants other mothers to enjoy a positive experience.
• Can work at least 40 hours a week depending on the needs of the WIC agency.
• Is willing to make and receive phone calls
• Has reliable transportation
• Has flexibility in work schedule outside of regular clinic hours
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be comfortable with some computer applications including Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

Job Description:

• Educates WIC participants and community partners on the advantages of breastfeeding and management of a normal breastfeeding experience.
• Responsible for counseling breastfeeding and pregnant mothers in WIC waiting area, by telephone, text message, and group settings when available.
• Receives a caseload of WIC mothers and makes routine periodic contacts with all mothers assigned.
• Keeps accurate records of all contacts and enters into WIC charting system.
• Identifies breastfeeding experiences that are not the norm and makes appropriate referrals.
• Acts a positive role model, interacting effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, and members of public and professional groups.
• Respects each mother by keeping her information strictly confidential.
• Participates in assigned health fairs and community events/projects and promotes the breastfeeding peer counselor program.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 1-3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid time off
• SEP IRA contribution

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift with call
• Monday to Friday
• Position is located at the Ouachita Parish Health Unit (not a remote position)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• WIC Participant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location (NOT REMOTE)

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.96 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Have you successfully breastfed at least one baby for a minimum of 6 months?
• This position requires completion of a secondary application that will be emailed to you once your really resume is received and reviewed, pending job qualifications are met.
• Are you a current or past recipient of the WIC (Women, Infant, and Children's) program?

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17