Impactful Breastfeeding Support Coach (WIC)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Wagener (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Public Health is seeking a part-time, temporary breastfeeding support specialist to promote breastfeeding among pregnant women and support breastfeeding mothers in the WIC program.

The role involves making post-delivery contacts within 1–14 days, providing ongoing support, and coordinating referrals to the breastfeeding coordinator as needed. Strong record-keeping and confidentiality are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.
• Ability to contact and support WIC mothers via clinic, phone, text, email, letters or visits.
• Maintain accurate records and confidentiality of client information.

Responsibilities

• Promotes breastfeeding to pregnant women and supports breastfeeding mothers enrolled in WIC.
• Contact WIC mothers by clinic, phone, text, email, letters or hospital visits within 1–7 days and 8–14 days after delivery.
• Make weekly contacts for three weeks after birth and at least monthly thereafter while the mom is breastfeeding.
• Refer breastfeeding moms/infants with complex situations to the breastfeeding coordinator.
• Make prenatal contacts at 16, 20, 24, 27, 31, 35, 39, 40, and 41 weeks gestation using Natural Nutrition resources.
• Keep accurate records and maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors or Breastfeeding Coordinator.

Skills

Breastfeeding support

Public health outreach

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

South Carolina Department of Public Health is seeking a part-time, temporary breastfeeding support specialist to promote breastfeeding among pregnant women and support breastfeeding mothers in the WIC program.

The role involves making post-delivery contacts within 1–14 days, providing ongoing support, and coordinating referrals to the breastfeeding coordinator as needed. Strong record-keeping and confidentiality are required.