Breast Feeding Peer Counselor (Part-time)

Bmsfamilyhealth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bmsfamilyhealth in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Part-Time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our WIC team. You will provide one-on-one support to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, helping them navigate early motherhood with confidence.

You will offer education via phone, visits and workshops, support during prenatal and postpartum stages, and help run support groups. Flexible hours beyond 9-5 and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Personal breastfeeding experience is preferred.
• Completion of Peer Counselor Training or willingness to complete.
• Current or former WIC participant or local community member.
• Warm, supportive and nurturing personality.
• Reliable phone access and transportation.
• Genuine passion for helping other women succeed in breastfeeding.

Responsibilities

• Offer encouragement and basic breastfeeding education through phone calls, in-person visits and group workshops.
• Support WIC participants during prenatal and postpartum stages.
• Help facilitate breastfeeding support groups and attend community health events.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure strict confidentiality.
• Work flexible hours outside the traditional 9-5 to meet the needs of new moms.
• Participate in trainings, conferences, and team meetings to expand skills and knowledge.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Join Our Team as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Part-Time) - Brooklyn, NY
Empower. Support. Inspire.

Are you passionate about supporting mothers and babies on their breastfeeding journey? Do you want to make a difference in your community in a meaningful and personal way? We are currently seeking a Part-Time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our WIC team in Brooklyn, NY.

As a Peer Counselor, you’ll provide one-on-one support, encouragement, and information to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, helping them navigate early motherhood with confidence. This is a unique opportunity for someone with personal breastfeeding experience who is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and building supportive relationships with other women in their community.

What You’ll Do:

• Offer encouragement and basic breastfeeding education through phone calls, in-person visits, and group workshops.
  
• Support WIC participants during prenatal and postpartum stages.
  
• Help facilitate breastfeeding support groups and attend community health events.
  
• Maintain accurate records and ensure strict confidentiality.
  
• Work flexible hours outside the traditional 9-5 to meet the needs of new moms.
  
• Participate in trainings, conferences, and team meetings to expand your skills and knowledge.
  

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous personal breastfeeding experience.
• Completion of Peer Counselor Training (or willingness to complete).
• A current or former WIC participant or a member of the local community.
• Warm, supportive, and nurturing personality.
• Reliable phone access and transportation.
• A genuine passion for helping other women succeed in breastfeeding.

This is more than just a job - it's a calling. If you are eager to lift up new mothers and promote healthier beginnings for babies in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a healthier Brooklyn, one mother at a time.