Bilingual Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - WIC Support

Moses Lake Community Health Center; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program with author

Dental

Medical/Vision

Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

8.5 Paid holidays per year

Accrual based (PTO) paid time off per

Job summary

The Moses Lake Community Health Center is seeking a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support mothers in breastfeeding goals during pregnancy and after delivery.

You will build supportive relationships with WIC participants, coordinate referrals to create a calendar plan for participant contacts, provide basic breastfeeding guidance before and after delivery, and help address participant concerns within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Basic level of written and verbal communication skills is required.
• Knowledge of WIC program and Loving Support training curriculum processes is typically learned on the job.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with WIC participants so they are familiar with peer counseling program and its benefits.
• Gathers and manages referrals to create a calendar plan for participant contacts, as per Peer Counselor Work Expectations.
• Provides basic breastfeeding support before and after delivery.
• Problem solves WIC participant concerns within scope of practice.
• Consistently exhibits Moses Lake Community Health Center's Service Standards with patients and co-workers.
• Consistently contributes to a work environment that is supportive and values the contributions of everyone.

Skills

Basic written and verbal communication

Computational skills

Mathematical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Moses Lake Community Health Center is seeking a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support mothers in breastfeeding goals during pregnancy and after delivery.

You will build supportive relationships with WIC participants, coordinate referrals to create a calendar plan for participant contacts, provide basic breastfeeding guidance before and after delivery, and help address participant concerns within the scope of practice.