Part-Time Breastfeeding Support Counselor

Georgia Department of Public Health; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Physical activity breaks

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Part-Time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for the District 4 Public Health WIC program in Fayetteville, GA. The role covers multiple locations and involves counseling mothers in clinics, by phone, and during home visits as needed.

Ideal candidates provide supportive breastfeeding education, maintain HIPAA confidentiality, and collaborate with WIC staff. Flexible hours up to 29 per week, with a bilingual advantage noted in the job listing.

Qualifications

• Requires basic computer skills and HIPAA confidentiality.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Breastfeeding education and support provided to mothers.
• Public Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of WIC mothers and maintain contact.
• Provide basic breastfeeding information and create customized plans.
• Counsel pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in clinics or by phone.
• Coordinate with WIC nutritionists, lactation consultants, and physicians.
• Attend staff meetings and breastfeeding trainings.
• Promote breastfeeding through special projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Bilingual Spanish/English

Customer service

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Data entry

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Part-Time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for the District 4 Public Health WIC program in Fayetteville, GA. The role covers multiple locations and involves counseling mothers in clinics, by phone, and during home visits as needed.

Ideal candidates provide supportive breastfeeding education, maintain HIPAA confidentiality, and collaborate with WIC staff. Flexible hours up to 29 per week, with a bilingual advantage noted in the job listing.