Hourly WIC Buddy Specialist (SSTW)

Georgia Department of Public Health; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health, North Georgia Health District, seeks a WIC Buddy Specialist to support the WIC Buddy Program. This hourly role focuses on coordinating buddy activities, promoting participation, and maintaining records in a fast-paced health district setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, a year of breastfeeding peer counseling experience, and completion of WIC curriculum; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Apply through the North Georgia Health District site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year competency as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
• Completion of WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum Level I and II required.
• Knowledge of GA WIC policies and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate local WIC Buddy Program activities.
• Promote the WIC Buddy Program to participants.
• Recruit WIC participants to join the Buddy Program.
• Coordinate and schedule WIC Buddy connections and maintain the tracker.

Skills

caseload management

counseling skills

supporting mother-baby dyad

breastfeeding promotion

training development

organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year competency as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Completion of WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum Level I and II

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

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Who we are.

We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Benefits

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As an Hourly WIC Buddy Specialist within the North Georgia Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Location: North Georgia Health District (WIC Department) - Dalton, GA

This is an hourly position that works a maximum of 29 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate the local agency activities of the WIC Buddy Program
• Market and promote the WIC Buddy Program
• Recruit WIC participants to the Buddy Program
• Actively monitor the clinic's on-site list/daily schedule to recruit participants
• Inform WIC staff and participants about overall program expectations and promotional activities
• Coordinate and schedule paired WIC Buddy connections
• Distribute and collect WIC Buddy consent forms
• Promote the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program and refer participants
• Utilize reports to promote, recruit, and maintain Buddy Program activities
• Assess WIC Buddy matching criteria to identify potential WIC Buddy pairs
• Maintain regular contact with each WIC Buddy pair according to their preference
• Manage and monitor the local agency's Georgia WIC Buddy Tracker for updating
• Complete quarterly WIC Buddy program reports
• Participate in WIC Buddy Program meetings/calls
• Assist local and state agency with identifying barriers and finding effective solutions to enhance engagement in all components of the WIC Buddy Program project
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year competency as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
• Completion of the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum Level I and II

Has one or more of the following skills and/ or experience

• caseload management
• counseling skills
• supporting mother-baby dyad
• breastfeeding promotion
• developing, implementing and facilitating training
• organizational skills
• proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• knowledge of GA WIC policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years at an accredited college or university with at least (15) credit hours in a social service related field
• Expertise with social marketing campaigns, management of professional social media platforms and social media analytics
• Experience with data collection and management
• Experience with the Peer Counselor Database System (PCDB)
• Excellent judgement and creative problem solving skills
• Ability to coach others to set priorities
• Strong planning and facilitation skills
• Analytical skills and ability to create reports for stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in high stress and changing environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Additional Information

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.

All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.

As an employee of CBH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.

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.

This posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at www.nghd.org.

CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer