Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (WIC) - Part-Time Support

Bristol Hospital Group; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol Health is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join the WIC program in Bristol, CT. This part-time, 1st shift position supports new mothers by providing basic breastfeeding information and encouragement, drawing on personal breastfeeding experience.

Under supervision of the WIC Coordinator, you will maintain client records, complete trainings, and refer moms to appropriate services. A high school diploma is required, and Spanish/English fluency is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Must complete USDA breastfeeding curriculum after hire.
• Must be a WIC client or past client who has breastfed at least six months.

Responsibilities

• Attends breastfeeding trainings and classes, as well as internal WIC. Participates in continuing education opportunities.
• Receives a caseload of WIC mothers and makes routine periodic contacts with all mothers assigned.
• Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including communicating the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, how to handle common concerns and getting a good start with breastfeeding.
• Counsels pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in person, telephone or text messaging.
• Keeps accurate records of all contacts made in the CT-WIC MIS system.
• Refers mothers, according to clinic-established protocols, to other WIC staff, the client’s healthcare provider, public health programs, social service agencies, or outside lactation services as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

USDA breastfeeding curriculum training

Job description

Bristol Health is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join the WIC program in Bristol, CT. This part-time, 1st shift position supports new mothers by providing basic breastfeeding information and encouragement, drawing on personal breastfeeding experience.

Under supervision of the WIC Coordinator, you will maintain client records, complete trainings, and refer moms to appropriate services. A high school diploma is required, and Spanish/English fluency is preferred.