Lactation Assistant - WIC

St.-Joseph; Paterson (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a dedicated peer counselor to support breastfeeding among WIC participants.

You will work under supervision to educate and assist pregnant and breastfeeding individuals, ensuring proper documentation and collaborating with nutrition staff. The role requires being a current or former breastfeeding mother and WIC participant, with mandatory peer counselor training provided.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be current or former breastfeeding mother and WIC participant.
• Must attend mandatory peer counselor training.

Aufgaben

• Provide breastfeeding support and education to pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants.
• Collaborate with nutrition staff to promote breastfeeding.
• Maintain all documentation and records as required.

Kenntnisse

Breastfeeding mother

WIC participant

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Work under supervision of supervisor to provide support and education about breastfeeding to pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants. Works collaboratively with nutrition staff to encourage and promote breastfeeding. Maintains all documentation and records as required.

Qualifications

Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and less than one year of previous work related experience. Must be a current or former breastfeeding mother and a current or former WIC (Women Infants and Children) participant. Must attend mandatory peer counselor training which will be provided and have a passing grade.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20261421
• Job Category Support Services
• Posting Date 08/20/2026, 12:21 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center (On-site)