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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.


Under the supervision of the NICU Patient Care Supervisor, the Certified Breastfeeding Peer Counselor will provide basic lactation information and services to mothers whose infants are cared for in the NICU at Children's Wisconsin (CW), and women in the high-risk antepartum setting. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the CW's mission, vision and values, and acts in accordance with CW's policies and procedures. Certification as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor through a recognized, professional certification program within one year of hire. High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children's values and support our mission and vision. Ability to communicate effectively with women and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. Ability to work collaboratively with CW physicians, nurses, social workers, fellow breastfeeding peer counselors and other healthcare providers. Ability to work efficiently and complete assignments independently and with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively with the CW lactation consultants to meet the lactation coverage needs of the NICU. Mothers of infant(s) who were able to successfully provide maternal milk to their infants and whose infants were cared for in a NICU preferred.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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