Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Northeast Texas Public Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Tyler, Texas is seeking an individual to support the WIC Program by counseling breastfeeding and pregnant mothers, educating the community on breastfeeding advantages, and assisting in clinic operations. Ideal candidates have experience in breastfeeding and previously participated in the WIC program. This role requires flexibility in work hours, and participation in the Bring Baby to Work program is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Successfully breastfed at least one baby.
• Must have been a WIC Participant at one time.

Responsibilities

• Assist WIC Program professionals in teaching classes.
• Educate participants and community on breastfeeding advantages.
• Counsel breastfeeding and pregnant mothers.
• Supports women during breastfeeding.

Job description

Experience: Successfully breastfed at least one baby and must have been a WIC Participant at one time.

Contact Name: Amanda Williams

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Date Posted: 2025-11-21

Description

Purpose of Position

Assist WIC Program professionals in clinic as needed teaching classes. Educate participants and community on the advantages of breastfeeding and management of normal breastfeeding experience. Responsible for counseling breastfeeding and pregnant mothers in WIC waiting area, by telephone, and in the hospital. Maintain inventory, timesheets and other records associated with breastfeeding. Flexible in work schedule therefore may be asked to work outside regular clinic hours and clinic facility. Role model breastfeeding by participating in the Bring Baby to Work program, shall be allowed to bring breastfeeding infant less than 1 year of age to work.

Essential Functions

• Works primarily in waiting room where WIC Participants are waiting for services.
• Provides up to date information and promotes breastfeeding among peers.
• Initiates breastfeeding contacts with pregnant WIC Participants and gathers information.
• Counsels pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
• Supports women during breastfeeding.