WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Moses Lake Community Health Center; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program with author

Dental

Medical/Vision

Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

8.5 Paid holidays per year

Accrual based (PTO) paid time off per

Job summary

The Moses Lake Community Health Center is seeking a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support mothers in breastfeeding goals during pregnancy and after delivery.

You will build supportive relationships with WIC participants, coordinate referrals to create a calendar plan for participant contacts, provide basic breastfeeding guidance before and after delivery, and help address participant concerns within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Basic level of written and verbal communication skills is required.
• Knowledge of WIC program and Loving Support training curriculum processes is typically learned on the job.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with WIC participants so they are familiar with peer counseling program and its benefits.
• Gathers and manages referrals to create a calendar plan for participant contacts, as per Peer Counselor Work Expectations.
• Provides basic breastfeeding support before and after delivery.
• Problem solves WIC participant concerns within scope of practice.
• Consistently exhibits Moses Lake Community Health Center's Service Standards with patients and co-workers.
• Consistently contributes to a work environment that is supportive and values the contributions of everyone.

Skills

Basic written and verbal communication

Computational skills

Mathematical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brief Description

The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provides mother-to-mother support in breastfeeding goals to WIC participants during pregnancy and after delivery.

The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provides mother-to-mother support in breastfeeding goals to WIC participants during pregnancy and after delivery.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with WIC participants so they are familiar with peer counseling program and it's benefits.
• Gathers and manages referrals to create a calendar plan for participant contacts, as per Peer Counselor Work Expectations.
• Provides basic breastfeeding support before and after delivery.
• Problem solves WIC participant concerns within scope of practice.
• Consistently exhibits Moses Lake Community Health Center's Service Standards with patients and co-workers.
• Consistently contributes to a work environment that is supportive and values the contributions of everyone.

Requirements

• Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communication skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge typically acquired through completion of a high school program.
• Job duties require specific knowledge of WIC program and Loving Support training curriculum processes and practices, typically learned "on the job", or which may include a series of training sessions that would comprise a few weeks if done consecutively.
• Ability to read and speak Spanish and/or Russian is required.
• Must have reliable transportation for home visits and provide documentation of auto insurance and valid driver's license as required.
• Travel between work sites required is required as needed.

Summary

We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary health care services for the entire community. MLCHC continually transforms our health care delivery system to improve the health of the communities we serve.

If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a collegial environment, serve others and learn new skills join us at Moses Lake Community Health Center where caring, welcoming, helpful, professional behaviors are the norm, not the exception.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution
• Dental
• Medical/Vision
• Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 8.5 Paid holidays per year
• Accrual based (PTO) paid time off per MLCHC policy

EEOC

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