Breastfeeding Support Specialist

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County’s Health Department is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support WIC participants with breastfeeding education, prenatal and post‑partum guidance, and culturally competent support in Nashville.

The role emphasizes hands-on counseling, referrals, care coordination with WIC nutrition staff, and maintaining pumps and inventory to ensure families receive practical, compassionate assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Personal Lactation experience required.
• Personal lactation is federally required as a minimum of 1 baby breastfed for at least 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide group or individual breastfeeding counseling to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers.
• Identify and implement appropriate intervention for breastfeeding women.
• Coordinate participant care with WIC nutrition staff.
• Provide appropriate referrals.
• Maintain breastfeeding contact logs.
• Assist WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion.
• Maintain breastfeeding pumps and supplies inventory.

Skills

Breastfeeding counseling

Lactation support

Care coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County’s Health Department is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support WIC participants with breastfeeding education, prenatal and post‑partum guidance, and culturally competent support in Nashville.

The role emphasizes hands-on counseling, referrals, care coordination with WIC nutrition staff, and maintaining pumps and inventory to ensure families receive practical, compassionate assistance.