WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Part Time

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health - District 2 is seeking a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support families across Northeast Georgia. In this paraprofessional role under supervision, you will provide breastfeeding education, help with classes, and manage a caseload of program participants.

Responsibilities include documenting interactions, distributing breast pumps, and collaborating with the WIC team to promote health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus one year of experience in a social services related position.
• Or two years at an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in a social services related field.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred for communication with participants.

Responsibilities

• Offers limited para-professional breastfeeding support to clients and their families.
• Leads breastfeeding classes for WIC participants.
• Provides basic breastfeeding education and counseling.
• Maintains caseload and accurately documents participant interactions.
• Issues and tracks breast pumps following WIC and Every Mother Support Policy.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops.
• Supports efforts to promote and protect the health and well-being of residents across Northeast Georgia.
• Manages a caseload of WIC mothers, serving approximately 203 participants per hour worked.
• Provides basic breastfeeding education and support, covering topics such as breastfeeding benefits and common challenges.
• Assists with prenatal and breastfeeding classes, as well as support groups within the WIC clinic.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Basic computer skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience in social services

College coursework in social services

Job description

Locations to be served: Banks-667 Thompson Street, Homer, GA 30547, Franklin-6955 GA 145 South, Carnesville, GA, 30521 & Hart-64 Reynolds St, Hartwell, GA, 30643

Recruitment: This position is open to all qualified applicants

Pay Grade: TPG

Hours: Flexible- up to 28 hours per week

Requisition: 2026-00898

*All WIC positions are subject to travel with the District as needed*

**This position will require some evening and weekend work**

Who we are.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health - District 2 is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health - District 2 team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact– Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility– Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity– Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture– Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work– Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Banks, Franklin, & Hart County Women, Infant, Children's, WIC Department is seeking a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.

As a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor within District Two at the Georgia Department of Public Health - District 2, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Benefits:

Benefits are not eligible for part time positions.

Under direct supervision, provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/consumers and their families. Conducts patient/client/consumer intakes, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention.

• Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):
• Offers limited para-professional breastfeeding support to clients and their families

• Assists in leading breastfeeding classes for WIC participants.
• Provides individualized, basic breastfeeding education and counseling both within and outside WIC clinics.
• Maintains caseload and accurately documents participant interactions in accordance with Every Mother and District 2 Public Health WIC guidelines.
• Issues and tracks breast pumps following WIC and Every Mother Support Policy.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate
• Supports efforts to promote and protect the health and well-being of residents across Northeast Georgia.
• Manages a caseload of WIC mothers, serving approximately 203 participants per hour worked.
• Provides basic breastfeeding education and support, covering topics such as breastfeeding benefits and common challenges.
• Assists with prenatal and breastfeeding classes, as well as support groups within the WIC clinic.

• High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience in a social services related position

OR

• Two years at an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in a social services related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be a current or former WIC participant

• Must have breastfed at least one child for a minimum of six months
• Previous Peer Counseling Experience
• Bilingual: fluent in writing and speaking Spanish
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE)
• Passionate about breastfeeding and committed to supporting new mothers.
• Ability to work up to 28 hours per week.
• Reliable transportation.
• Basic computer skills.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting). In accordance with Georgia's Drug Free Workplace Act, it has been determined that certain positions warrant pre-employment drug testing.

As an employee of D2PH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information regarding employment with District 2 Public Health please visit our website at www.phdistrict2.org.