WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (64661)

Variety Care; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. This part-time role involves providing breastfeeding information, counseling, and support to WIC clients, ensuring a positive breastfeeding experience. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience with WIC services, and a passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years office experience with confidentiality skills.
• Must have successfully breastfed at least one baby for six months.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports WIC mothers during a normal breastfeeding experience.
• Promotes breastfeeding to WIC participants.
• Documents appropriate counseling information.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (64661)

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Description

Department : Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC)

Position : Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Employee Category : Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship : Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator, WIC Clinic Manager

Character Core Qualities

• Availability – Willingness to change your schedule and priorities to meet a need.
• Compassion – Helping those in need.
• Enthusiasm – Expressing interest and excitement in what you do.
  
  

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Supports WIC mothers during a normal breastfeeding experience.
• Counsels new WIC mothers at certification.
• Promotes breastfeeding to WIC participants.
• Addresses specific concerns of WIC expectant/breastfeeding mothers and corrects misinformation.
• Shares WIC-approved breastfeeding educational materials with participants.
• Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers over the telephone and in person (one-on-one) at scheduled intervals.
• Follows up on WIC participants according to protocol.
• Is available to WIC clients outside usual clinic hours and outside the WIC clinic environment.
• Provides participants the phone number to the Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline for additional breastfeeding support from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants 24 hours per day/7 days a week.
• Assists Certified WIC Nutrition Technician with Issuing breast pumps and maintains breast pump inventory.
• Documents appropriate counseling information.
• Completes and turns in the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Monthly Activity Report to the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Coordinator in a punctual manner.
• Keeps participant files in a secure environment.
• Participates in clinic staff meetings as part of the WIC team.
• Attends scheduled Breastfeeding Peer Counselor meetings and in-services.
• Provides appropriate referrals when needed.
• Supports Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety Care patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provides leadership and works with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge :

• 1-2 years office experience, with confidentiality skills
• Possesses a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be receiving or have received WIC services as a mother.
• Has successfully breastfed at least one baby for six months.
• Possesses good communication skills.
• Ability to travel to various sites upon request as needed.
• Ability to make telephone calls from home to clients.
• Available to work three days minimum in clinic, about 20 hours per week.
• Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and has a desire to help other mothers enjoy a positive breastfeeding experience.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

Preferred requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge :

• Bilingual (English /Spanish).
  
  

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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