Breastfeeding Support Coach — Peer Counselor

Putnam County Hospital - Greencastle, Indiana; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, IN—is seeking a part-time WIC Breastfeeding Support Specialist. The role provides basic breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding clients within the Indiana WIC program.

You will engage with staff and community partners, lead breastfeeding classes, document in INWIC MIS, and participate in ongoing staff development. This role emphasizes confidentiality and collaborative care in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional; not trained in health, nutrition, or clinical breastfeeding management.
• Represents the population served at the local agency.
• Has breastfed at least one infant for six months within the last five years.
• Enthusiastic about breastfeeding and supporting other parents.
• Ability to work independently.
• Works effectively on a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC program in clinic and community outreach.
• Develop relationships with staff and partnering community agencies.
• Maintain a compassionate clinic environment for the community.
• Promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method in the clinic.
• Provide basic breastfeeding education and support within scope of practice.
• Ensure confidentiality of client information per WIC regulations.
• Follow all Indiana WIC program policies and procedures.
• Counsel clients with basic breastfeeding guidance and address common barriers.
• Refer clients to WIC staff and healthcare providers as needed.
• Help clients prevent and manage common breastfeeding problems.
• Lead and facilitate breastfeeding classes.
• Document required information in INWIC MIS.
• Participate in in-service education and staff meetings.
• Attend off-site conferences as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Adaptability

Computer skills

Tools

INWIC MIS

Clinic computer system

Job description

Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, IN—is seeking a part-time WIC Breastfeeding Support Specialist. The role provides basic breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding clients within the Indiana WIC program.

You will engage with staff and community partners, lead breastfeeding classes, document in INWIC MIS, and participate in ongoing staff development. This role emphasizes confidentiality and collaborative care in a fast-paced clinic setting.