WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Santo Domingo Pueblo; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Santo Domingo Pueblo is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to educate WIC prenatal and breastfeeding clients and support them through the postpartum period. The role emphasizes confidentiality, documentation, and creating a welcoming environment for all WIC participants.

You will participate in local, regional, and national WIC trainings, promote breastfeeding benefits, and help ensure efficient WIC operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year WIC experience preferred.
• Must be breastfeeding or have prior breastfeeding mom experience.
• Strong written and oral communication and data/documentation skills.
• Advanced computer skills; knowledge of WIC operations advantageous.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promote and educate WIC prenatal and breastfeeding moms on benefits of breastfeeding.
• Support breastfeeding continuation through the postpartum period.
• Assist in documenting contacts and maintaining a clean, welcoming WIC environment.
• Attend local, regional, and national WIC trainings and nutrition education.
• Maintain client confidentiality and collaborate with WIC staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Professionalism

Travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

About Santo Domingo:

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.

About Our Work Environment:

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• And is community service driven

We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Summary of Position:

Incumbent is responsible to promote and educate WIC prenatal and breastfeeding moms on benefits of breastfeeding, and support breastfeeding throughout the duration after a mom chooses to breastfeed. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in all aspects of WIC operation including but not limited to; Client confidentiality, documenting/recording of all contacts with Clients and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all WIC Clients. Responsible for attending local, regional, and national WIC in-service /training including nutrition education, breastfeeding and other training needed to ensure adequate and efficient operation of the WIC Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED, and 1 year experience in WIC.
• Must be either breastfeeding or have prior experience as a breastfeeding mom.
• Must be a current or former WIC Participant (Client).
• Advanced computer skills i.e., Micro Soft Office.
• Fluent in Kewa Keres language (Preferred).
• Must be enrolled in Santo Domingo Pueblo.
• Must have excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills.
• Must possess leadership/team building skills and abilities to work cooperatively with other program personnel and willingness to institute best professional practices.
• Some travel may be required.
• Extended working hours, including weekends, may be required.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.