What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC - Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position at Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania?
Description
Join an employer that cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides the opportunity to use your professional skills to make our community a better place.
We are a private, not-for-profit organization that coordinates public health grants for a 26-county region in central PA, seeking a part time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to work in the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program. This is a part-time position that will primarily serve pregnant and breastfeeding clients in our Shamokin Dam Tapestry of Health location.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing basic breastfeeding information and support to clients and help them prevent and handle common breastfeeding problems.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service, communication, and organization skills; work independently or in conjunction with other staff and communicate with a wide variety of individuals effectively and tactfully in both verbal and written forms. Previous breastfeeding experience is required (does not have to be currently breastfeeding). Local travel within the region required.
Child Protection Clearances ( formerly "Act 153 Clearances")
The following clearances and background checks are required upon employment and as a condition of continued employment :
- PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH)
- FBI Criminal Record Check, from fingerprinting
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA)