What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Counselor - Mobile Unit position at Neighborhood Health Clinics Inc?
As a member of our growing team, you will feel at home in a fun and diverse community of healthcare professionals. Our goal is simple: improving access to healthcare in our community and surrounding areas. Neighborhood Health is looking to add a Peer Counselor- Mobile Unit to our team. Together, we are all committed to building healthier communities by delivering comprehensive, quality health care with compassion and respect.
As a Peer Counselor- Mobile Unit, you will:
- Counsel WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, one-on-one in the WIC clinic, social media, texting, or by telephone.
- Teach breastfeeding conferences/workshops and prenatal classes, as appropriate; attends breastfeeding support groups and trainings as appropriate.
- Ensure clients who have loaner pumps are contacted every two weeks to determine if the pump is being used and to offer breastfeeding support.
- Document all encounters in computer chart progress notes and breastfeeding education forms. Maintains documentation on all contacts made with WIC clients.
- Be available outside of the WIC clinic a minimum of one week per month to take call on a company provided cell phone after regular business hours to help new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems.
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED. Peer Counselor Breastfeeding Program or obtain the same within 6 months of date of hire. Preferably is or was a WIC client and able to relate to WIC clients in age and experience. Is or was a breastfeeding mother, preferably within the last 3-5 years. Previous computer experience preferred.
This position is full-time with benefits. We offer competitive pay, health, dental, vision, critical illness & accident insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, PTO, and paid holidays.
Neighborhood Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Neighborhood Health does not exclude people or treat them differently for any aspect of the organization because of race, color, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), or sex (including sexual orientation).
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