Breastfeeding Support Specialist (WIC)

My Florida CFO; Miami (FL); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County seeks a Family Support Worker to provide basic social services and breastfeeding education for WIC participants. The role includes direct counseling, data entry, and coordination with IBCLC and health professionals.

The incumbent will train under Florida DOH policies and participate in outreach events, health fairs, and class demonstrations while maintaining confidential client records and using the FL WISE system.

Qualifikationen

• Certified Breastfeeding Peer Counselor within six months of hire.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide breastfeeding counseling and education to WIC participants.
• Counsel WIC pregnant and postpartum mothers by phone or in units across Miami Dade.
• Lead breastfeeding classes and support groups in DOH WIC units and community events.

Kenntnisse

Breastfeeding knowledge

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Certified Paraprofessional Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Tools

WIC Data System

FL WISE

Jobbeschreibung

Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County seeks a Family Support Worker to provide basic social services and breastfeeding education for WIC participants. The role includes direct counseling, data entry, and coordination with IBCLC and health professionals.

The incumbent will train under Florida DOH policies and participate in outreach events, health fairs, and class demonstrations while maintaining confidential client records and using the FL WISE system.