Part Time WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 7355

Meridian Health Services; Winchester (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company match

Merit Based Compensation Plans

Work-life Harmony

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Meridian Health Services in Indiana is seeking a Part Time WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to serve Randolph, Jay, and Blackford Counties with shifts 10:00am–4:30pm. The role includes counseling, education, and outreach to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients in the WIC program.

You will promote breastfeeding, document in INWIC MIS, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with clinic staff and community partners. A valid driver’s license and transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Must reflect the population served in the local agency.
• Has breastfed at least one infant for six months within the last five years.
• Clerical experience in maternal and child health or public health preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC program in the clinic and through community outreach.
• Develop working relationships with staff and partnering community agencies.
• Maintain a compassionate clinic environment that supports the needs of the community.
• Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method within the clinic environment.
• Provide breastfed clients with evidence-based support and education within the role’s scope.
• Document required information in the INWIC MIS and ensure confidentiality.
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings and participate in required trainings.

Skills

Breastfeeding support

Public health awareness

Tools

INWIC MIS

Job description

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Part Time WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 7355

Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcareby expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!

You are the professional Breastfeeding Peer Counselor we are looking for at our Jay, Randolph, and Blackford Counties, Indiana. This position will work Monday in Randolph County, Tuesday in Jay County, Wednesday in Randolph County, and Thursday in Blackford County working 10:00am-4:30pm.

Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Key Responsibilities:

• Display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC program, both in the clinic and through community outreach activities, which may include local Farmers’ Market events and collaborations with healthcare providers, non-profit organizations, and other community partners.
• Develop working relationships with other staff and partnering community agencies.
• Maintain a compassionate clinic environment that supports the needs of the community.
• Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method within the clinic environment.
• Provide all pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients with evidence-based breastfeeding support and education, within the clinic role’s scope of practice.
• Ensure confidentiality of applicant and client information in accordance with WIC federal regulation.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Indiana WIC program.
• Counsel clients with basic breastfeeding education and support, including anticipatory guidance and addressing common barriers to breastfeeding.
• Refer clients to appropriate WIC staff and healthcare providers as needed for further assessment.
• Help clients prevent and handle common breastfeeding problems.
• Lead and facilitate breastfeeding classes.
• Document required information in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS).
• Participate in in-service education and staff meetings.
• Attend off-site conferences and meetings as needed or required by the position.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are seeking Breastfeeding Peer Counselor candidates with the following qualities:

• Is representative of the population served at the local agency.
• Has breastfed at least one infant for at least six months within the last five years (does not have to be currently breastfeeding)
• Clerical experience in maternal and child health or public health preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required

Why You should choose Meridian for your Breastfeeding Peer Counselor career:

• Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
• Opportunities for advancement
• 401k with Company match
• Merit Based Compensation Plans
• Work-life Harmony

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.