Program Assistant & Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Wood River Health; Hope Valley (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Wood River Health in Hope Valley, RI is seeking a part-time Program Assistant / Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for the WIC program. The role combines clerical duties with breastfeeding education and client support across Hope Valley and Westerly locations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and prior breastfeeding experience; WIC knowledge is preferred. This is a part-time position offering 20–24 hours per week with compensation reflected in an hourly wage range.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous breastfeeding experience, required.
• WIC experience or knowledge of the program, preferred.
• The ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to establish rapport with individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical tasks including phone calls, scheduling appointments, confirmations, data entry, and document scanning.
• Determines client eligibility based on income and program requirements.
• Completes intake measurements such as height, weight, and hemoglobin.
• Issues food benefits for clients, ensuring accuracy.
• Attends trainings through RI Department of Health.
• Provides basic breastfeeding education and support to women before and after delivery.
• Required to work in both Hope Valley and Westerly locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Clerical tasks

Rapport building

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Program Assistant & Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Wood River Health, Hope Valley, RI, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1157

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Annually

Wood River Health is seeking a part-time (20–24 hours per week) Program Assistant / Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for our WIC Program.

The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program Assistant / Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) is responsible for performing essential clerical and client support duties while providing basic breastfeeding education and encouragement to women throughout their breastfeeding journey.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs all clerical tasks including phone calls, scheduling appointments, confirmations, data entry, and document scanning
• Determines client eligibility based on income and program requirements
• Completes intake measurements such as height, weight, and hemoglobin
• Issues food benefits for clients, ensuring accuracy
• Attends trainings through RI Department of Health
• Provides basic breastfeeding education and support to women before and after delivery
• Required to work in both our Hope Valley and Westerly locations
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous breastfeeding experience, required
• WIC experience or knowledge of the program, preferred
• The ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• The ability to establish rapport with individuals and small groups

Wood River Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.