Breastfeeding Support Counselor - WIC (Part-Time)

San Diego State University Research Foundation; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

San Diego State University Research Foundation is seeking a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in Chula Vista, CA. The role supports new mothers, providing breastfeeding information and assistance under supervision, with potential hours and outreach beyond typical shifts.

Requirements include having breastfed a baby and the ability to communicate in English and Spanish or Arabic where applicable. This is a part-time, on-site position at the Chula Vista WIC Office.

Qualifications

• Has breastfed at least one baby

Responsibilities

• Contacting pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by phone at specified intervals
• Counseling her caseload of participants when they are in the office
• Responding to internal referrals received from WIC site staff
• Referring to the lactation specialist for breastfeeding issues outside her scope of practice
• Keeping accurate records of all contacts made using the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Database and WIC WISE as appropriate
• Attending initial breastfeeding training to become a peer counselor, as well as ongoing lactation training
• Attending WIC staff meetings and completing required WIC trainings
• Comply with state and local agency breastfeeding policies and competencies

Skills

Breastfeeding support

Job description

San Diego State University Research Foundation is seeking a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in Chula Vista, CA. The role supports new mothers, providing breastfeeding information and assistance under supervision, with potential hours and outreach beyond typical shifts.

Requirements include having breastfed a baby and the ability to communicate in English and Spanish or Arabic where applicable. This is a part-time, on-site position at the Chula Vista WIC Office.