Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

PHDM; Escanaba, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties is seeking a part-time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support pregnant and breastfeeding clients in the WIC program. The role focuses on providing basic breastfeeding information, encouragement, and ongoing support as families begin and continue breastfeeding.

Candidates should have personal breastfeeding experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to attend required trainings.

Qualifications

• Personal breastfeeding experience is required.
• Current or former WIC client preferred.
• Ability to attend state-required training sessions and conferences.
• High school diploma.
• Valid Michigan driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic breastfeeding information, encouragement, and support to pregnant and breastfeeding clients as they begin and continue breastfeeding.
• Attend state-required training sessions and conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Training attendance

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties is seeking a part-time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who provides basic breastfeeding information, encouragement, and support to pregnant and breastfeeding clients as they begin and continue breastfeeding.

Qualifications

• Personal breastfeeding experience is required.
• Current or former WIC client preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to attend state-required training sessions and conferences.
• High school diploma.
• Valid Michigan driver's license.