Hourly BF Peer Counselor - WIC

Georgia Department of Public Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional learning and growth

Flexibility within core hours 8am–5pm

Employee recognition program

Worksite Wellness activities

Diverse workforce

Job summary

CDPH - Cobb and Douglas Public Health seeks a part-time WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support mothers and families in the Cobb County community. The role includes maintaining caseloads, providing education, and assisting with breastfeeding classes and support groups.

Under supervision, you will log breast pumps, attend staff meetings, and promote infant health while meeting Loving Support and WIC guidelines. Hours up to 29 per week with no benefits, based in Marietta, GA.

Qualifications

• Must be a current or former WIC participant who has breastfed a minimum of six months
• Enthusiastic about breastfeeding and supporting moms
• Available to work up to 29 hours per week
• Reliable transportation
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Receives and maintains a caseload of WIC mothers
• 2-3 participants per hour worked
• Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers
• Breastfeeding Benefits, Breastfeeding Common Barriers…
• Assists with WIC clinic prenatal, breastfeeding classes and support groups

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

WIC breastfeeding peer counselor

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Exceptional learning and growth opportunities
• Flexibility within our core operating hours of Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
• Employee recognition program
• Worksite Wellness activities

Description

We Offer:

• Exceptional learning and growth opportunities
• Flexibility within our core operating hours of Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
• Employee recognition program
• Worksite Wellness activities
• Diverse workforce

Job Responsibilities

Purpose of the Position: Under direct supervision, provides limited para-professional breastfeeding services to clients and their families. Assists with breastfeeding classes for WIC participants. Provides individual, basic breastfeeding education and counseling in the WIC clinic and outside of the WIC clinic. Follows all Loving Support and Cobb and Douglas WIC Guidelines in maintaining caseload and documenting participant contacts. Issues and logs breast pumps within WIC and Loving Support Policy. Participates in monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties. This job description may be changed at any time.

Essential Functions

• Receives and maintains a caseload of WIC mothers
• 2-3 participants per hour worked
• Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers
• Breastfeeding Benefits, Breastfeeding Common Barriers…
• Assists with WIC clinic prenatal, breastfeeding classes and support groups

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience in a social services-related position.

Job Requirements

• Must be a current or former WIC participant who has breastfed a minimum of six months
• Enthusiastic about breastfeeding and supporting moms
• Available to work up to 29 hours per week
• Reliable transportation
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

The ability to translate English to Spanish and Spanish to English orally and in writing is preferred but not required. Previous experience as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. Certificate of completion of Loving Support Breastfeeding Training as recognized by USDA.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

Inventory Management may require lifting of up to 50 pounds. Fast paced work environment: ability to prioritize and self-manage tasks as needed in office AND home setting. Some travel involving home/hospital visits, trainings, meetings, and outreach.

Salary Information

$18.00 Hourly | up to 29 hours/week | Part-time (No Benefits)

Cobb and Douglas Public Health

Cobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race, or religion.

Additional Information

Thank you for your interest in CDPH. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

• Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail]

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