What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position at HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER INC?
Job Description
Job Description
Company Overview : Hamilton Health Center, established in 1969, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Harrisburg, PA. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention for Central Pennsylvania's residents, regardless of their health, economic, or insurance status.
Our Vision : Our vision is a healthy community where every member, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status, receives comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. We've remained dedicated to this vision for over 50 years.
Essential Functions :
The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor performs a wide range of duties, including, but not limited to the following :
- Attends breastfeeding training to become a peer counselor and on-going training as directed.
- Receives a caseload of WIC mothers and makes routine periodic contacts with all mothers assigned.
- Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers and helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
- Counsel WIC mothers at WIC clinic, by phone, virtually, at home, or during hospital visits at scheduled intervals.
- Attends per counselor meetings and in-services as directed.
- Respects each mother by keeping her information strictly confidential.
- Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC mothers.
- Refers mothers, according to clinic established protocols, to WIC nutritionist and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Supervisor when out of scope of practice.
- Attends and assists with in-person and virtual prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups.
- Makes referrals to health, social service, and other community services both in and outside of HHC services.
- Incorporates Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment (VENA) skills, participant centered counseling and guided goal-setting techniques.
- Performs anthropometric measurements following regulations and state policy.
Requirements :
Preferred Qualifications :
Equal Opportunity Employer :
Hamilton Health Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
