BREAST FEEDING PEER COUNSELOR/WIC CLERK

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 19,604 - 27,922; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency is hiring a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor/WIC Clerk (PC) in Bridgeton, NJ. The role includes providing breastfeeding information and support, scheduling visits, and assisting with eligibility and screenings.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and travel within the Gateway CAP service area. Prior admin experience and bilingual ability are strongly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and valid driver’s license.
• One year of administrative experience.
• Able to work with children in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish, Creole or Vietnamese) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic breastfeeding information and benefits to clients.
• Conduct prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support classes.
• Make routine contacts with clients and manage caseload.
• Assist with program eligibility screening and health screenings.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Bilingual (Spanish, Creole or VIETNAME

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

eWIC

Teletask

Anydesk

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 10 Washington St S18 - Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.25 - $17.25 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Title: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor/WIC Clerk (PC)

Supervisor: Program Nutritionist and IBCLC

Job Functions

WIC Clerk/PC will be responsible for providing women with basic breastfeeding information, benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers and handling common breastfeeding issues. Conduct prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support classes via group or individual contacts, telephone, or hospital visits. Make routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned to their caseload. Job training will be provided to strengthen information and communication skills in order to better support and engage with clients. This position will also be responsible for determining participants’ program eligibility, health screenings (blood work and anthropometrics). Need to have computer proficiency to be able to work on virtual platforms like eWIC, Teletask and Anydesk, answer phone calls, schedule appointments. Travel within Gateway CAP service area is required. Other duties as assigned by supervisor/program manager.

Education requirements

A High School Diploma or GED and a Valid Driver’s license; travel is required. One-year experience with administrative duties and must be computer literate. Have excellent customer service skills; be reliable and able to work with children and be comfortable working in a high paced environment. Ability to work independently, bilingual (Spanish, Creole or Vietnamese speaking) is highly desirable.

Other Requirements

Exclusive breastfeeding experience of at least six months and completion of NJ WIC Services breastfeeding Peer Counselor training

Qualifications