Impactful Breastfeeding Peer Counselor — Field-Based

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Atlantic City, NJ is seeking a Full Time WIC Program Assistant to provide breastfeeding information, support, and education to clients. The role includes prenatal and postpartum classes, travel across the service area, and routine client caseload management.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of administrative experience with strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• At least 1 year of administrative duties experience.
• Excellent customer service skills and reliability.
• Ability to work independently.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Creole, or Vietnamese) desirable.
• Exclusive breastfeeding experience is preferred.
• NJ WIC Peer Counselor training with >=80% is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide breastfeeding information, benefits, barriers, and issue resolution to women.
• Conduct prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support classes via group, individual, telephone, home visits or hospital visits.
• Make routine contacts with clients assigned to caseload.
• Determine eligibility, perform health screenings, prepare charts, answer calls, schedule appointments, and file.
• Travel within the Gateway CAP service area as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/program manager.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative duties

Computer literacy

Bilingual (Spanish/Creole/Vietnamese)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Atlantic City, NJ is seeking a Full Time WIC Program Assistant to provide breastfeeding information, support, and education to clients. The role includes prenatal and postpartum classes, travel across the service area, and routine client caseload management.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of administrative experience with strong customer service skills.