Breastfeeding Support Advocate - WIC Peer

Southeastern Michigan Health Association (SEMHA); Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off and Holidays

403b (Retirement plan)

Voluntary Benefit Options

Job summary

Macomb County Health Department is seeking a Paraprofessional Breastfeeding Support person to educate and encourage WIC families across Macomb County. You will counsel clients by phone, virtually, or in person and manage a caseload with follow-ups, including postpartum support.

You will assist in classes, teach pump use and milk storage, and enter data in MI-WIC system. This full-time, non-exempt position requires a high school diploma, a valid Michigan driver’s license, basic computer skills,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Responsibilities

• Counsels and educates pregnant and breastfeeding women enrolled in the WIC Program by telephone, virtually or in person.
• Maintains a caseload of clients who request breastfeeding information and assistance, and makes routine periodic contacts.
• Provides close contact and follow-up to clients during the early post-partum period.
• Refers complex breastfeeding issues to the WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator or other professionals.
• Assists in teaching breastfeeding classes or support groups to WIC clients.
• Teaches use, cleaning and assembly of breast pumps; expression and storage of human milk; participates in loan program.
• Enters client contact data and education in the MI-WIC system; may schedule appointments and issue benefits when appropriate.
• Participates in WIC staff meetings and communicates information to WIC staff as needed.
• Participates in breastfeeding training, workshops and conferences as required.
• Bends, stoops and reaches to retrieve documents and supplies; lifts up to 25 pounds.
• Be available outside normal business hours.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Breastfeeding experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Macomb County Health Department is seeking a Paraprofessional Breastfeeding Support person to educate and encourage WIC families across Macomb County. You will counsel clients by phone, virtually, or in person and manage a caseload with follow-ups, including postpartum support.

You will assist in classes, teach pump use and milk storage, and enter data in MI-WIC system. This full-time, non-exempt position requires a high school diploma, a valid Michigan driver’s license, basic computer skills,