Job Title: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Part time Job Description
The Health Department seeks candidates for the position of full-time WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor/Health Professional Assistant within the WIC Clinic Team. This is a paraprofessional position that works in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) providing peer breastfeeding education and support.
PC Duties include:
- Provides breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers via clinic visits, texting, telephone, classes/support group meetings and social media.
- Facilitates/teaches breastfeeding support groups/prenatal infant feeding classes.
- Provides breastfeeding assessments and assistance in the WIC clinic.
- Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers. Works with WIC staff to coordinate breastfeeding services for participants.
- Documents breastfeeding contacts in participants WIC record in MOWINS system.
- Refers participants appropriately according to clinic protocols, to the: WIC registered dietitian, lactation consultant, participant’s physician, public health programs, social service agencies.
- Collaborates with local hospitals, physicians, employers, and community partners to coordinate breastfeeding help and support for participants.
- Issues breast pumps to participants. Follows clinic protocol to properly fit and demonstrate pumps to participants and documents appropriately in MOWINS system.
- Attends the Cole County Breastfeeding Coalition meetings.
- Plans or assists with World Breastfeeding Week events.
- Plans or assists with outreach activities and events.
- Answers after hour’s breastfeeding helpline.
- Uses Teletask system to communicate with participants.
- Maintains social media accounts; posts breastfeeding related information.
Position Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous/current personal breastfeeding experience required.
- Previous/current WIC participant preferred.
Application Instructions:
Resumes can be submitted to: Melinda Ridenhour, Cole County Health Department, 3400 W. Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 6509 or emailed to [email protected].
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