Bilingual Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Part-Time)

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive and rewarding work环境

Physical Activity Breaks

Worksite Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health's WIC program in Henry County seeks a Part-Time, Bilingual Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. The role supports WIC mothers through education, counseling, and planning, with a focus on Spanish/English language needs.

Hours range 24–29 per week across multiple sites, with essential HIPAA-compliant documentation and community outreach. The position emphasizes helping new mothers start and sustain breastfeeding, providing support by clinic visits or calls, and

Qualifications

• Experience in public health or WIC programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service and strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple duties and prioritize work.
• Comfort with basic computer tasks and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide breastfeeding education and support to WIC participants in clinic or by phone.
• Assist with prenatal breastfeeding classes and create personalized plans.
• Document peer counselor contacts in the database with HIPAA-compliant notes.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in ongoing breastfeeding workshops.
• Collaborate with WIC staff and refer mothers to specialists as needed.
• Flexible coverage across multiple locations and schedules.

Skills

Public Health experience

Customer service

Oral communication skills

Ability to manage multiple duties

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Data entry

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health's WIC program in Henry County seeks a Part-Time, Bilingual Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. The role supports WIC mothers through education, counseling, and planning, with a focus on Spanish/English language needs.

Hours range 24–29 per week across multiple sites, with essential HIPAA-compliant documentation and community outreach. The position emphasizes helping new mothers start and sustain breastfeeding, providing support by clinic visits or calls, and