Breastfeeding Peer Counselor — Flexible Schedule

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Macon (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)

Deferred compensation

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Dental

Vision

Long-term care

Life insurance

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support new mothers across the state, with a focus in the Macon region. The role offers a flexible schedule and meaningful community impact within the WIC program.

Responsibilities include providing breastfeeding information, counseling via phone or in-person visits, and coordinating referrals to nutritionists, lactation consultants and community resources. Travel to county health departments is possible.

Qualifications

• Has in past or currently breastfed at least one baby for a period of at least six months.
• Has been or is currently a WIC participant.
• Has a cell phone and is willing to be on call and accept phone calls at home and after hours.
• Has dependable transportation to support attendance in this role.

Responsibilities

• Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including benefits and overcoming barriers.
• Receives a caseload of WIC mothers and makes routine periodic contact.
• Attend breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor.
• Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and hospital visits at scheduled intervals.
• May counsel women in the WIC clinic and outside standard working hours.
• Refers mothers to WIC nutritionist or breastfeeding coordinator, lactation consultant, healthcare provider, public health programs, or social service agencies.
• Attends prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups; participates in staff meetings and conferences.
• Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding provided by supervisor.
• May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects.
• May require travel to district's 13 county health departments for counseling services.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support new mothers across the state, with a focus in the Macon region. The role offers a flexible schedule and meaningful community impact within the WIC program.

Responsibilities include providing breastfeeding information, counseling via phone or in-person visits, and coordinating referrals to nutritionists, lactation consultants and community resources. Travel to county health departments is possible.