BREAST FEEDING PEER COUNSELOR/WIC CLERK

Paycom - ATS; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor/WIC Clerk in Bridgeton, NJ to support women with breastfeeding information and program eligibility. The role includes conducting prenatal and postpartum classes, making regular client contacts, and performing health screenings.

You will use virtual platforms and travel within the Gateway CAP area; bilingual skills and NJ WIC Peer Counselor training are a plus. High school diploma and valid license required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and valid driver’s license required.
• One-year experience with administrative duties and computer literacy.
• Excellent customer service skills and reliability.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual skills desired (Spanish/Creole or Vietnamese).
• Exclusive breastfeeding experience and NJ WIC Peer Counselor training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic breastfeeding information and discuss benefits to clients.
• Deliver prenatal and postpartum support classes in groups or individually.
• Make routine contacts with clients and determine program eligibility.
• Perform health screenings and anthropometrics as part of services.
• Use eWIC, Teletask and Anydesk; manage calls and appointment scheduling.
• Travel within Gateway CAP service area as required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Computer literacy

Bilingual (Spanish/Creole/Vietnamese)

Excellent customer service

Independent worker

Ability to work with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's license

Job description

Job Title: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor/WIC Clerk (PC)Supervisor: Program Nutritionist and IBCLCJob 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