Peer Counselor #1632 - WIC - Part-time - Bilingual - Health Services Division

THIS IS A BILINGUAL POSITION.  ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ARE PROFICIENT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. A TEST WILL BE REQUIRED. 

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION

The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community. 

Under direct supervision, performs breastfeeding peer counseling by providing basic breastfeeding information and support to WIC prenatal and breastfeeding mothers in the clinic, hospital, or home setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

The equivalent of a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license.

Must be an experienced breastfeeding mother who has breastfed for a minimum of 1 year.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must successfully complete breastfeeding peer counseling training program within one (1) year of date of hire.

Work may involve making presentations and home visits. Work involves use of personal vehicle when making presentations and home visits.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A current or previous WIC client is preferred 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires a minimum to moderate amount of physical effort with intermittent typing, sitting, standing, walking, and driving. Work requires the assembly and take down of equipment used at home visits and when making presentations. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. 

https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx

Salary : $15 - $19