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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Cabell WIC
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Cabell WICValley Health Systems, Inc. • Huntington, WV, US
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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Cabell WIC

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Cabell WIC

Valley Health Systems, Inc. • Huntington, WV, US
10 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

General Description

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

Qualifications

  • Has breastfed at least one baby (does not have to be currently breastfeeding).
  • Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding, and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience.
  • Can work at least 8 hours a week.
  • Has a telephone, and is willing to make or receive phone calls from home.

Training

  • Attends a series of breastfeeding classes (nursing babies are welcomed) which includes a 16-hour competency-based course overseen by the Local Agency Breastfeeding Coordinator.
  • Observes other peer counselors or lactation consultants helping mothers breastfeed.
  • Reads assigned books or materials about breastfeeding.
  • Attends required Breastfeeding Peer Counselor trainings.

    • Supervision

    The peer counselor is supervised by the Local Agency Breastfeeding Coordinator.

    Specific Duties

  • Attends breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor.
  • Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and / or hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC program.
  • Counsels women in the WIC clinic.
  • Receives a caseload of WIC participants and makes routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned.
  • Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. She also helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
  • Respects each participant by keeping her information strictly confidential.
  • Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC participants.
  • Refers mothers, according to clinic-established protocols, to the WIC nutritionist or breastfeeding coordinator, lactation consultant, the mother's physician or nurse, public health programs in the community, and social service agencies.
  • Attends and assists with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups.
  • Attends monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences / workshops as appropriate.
  • Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that are provided by the supervisor.
  • May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.

    • Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm (part-time)

    Seniority level

  • Entry level

    • Employment type

  • Part-time

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