BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELOR

Salary : $17.34 - $24.84 Hourly

Location : Houston

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 37484

Department : Houston Health Department

Opening Date : 11 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

POSITION OVERVIEW

PN : 37484

Applications Accepted From : ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division : HUMAN SERVICES

Section : WIC PROGRAM

Location : Various WIC Locations

Workdays & Hours : M-F, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; some evenings & weekends

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Houston's Health Department is seeking a professional applicant to perform the following duties :

WORKING CONDITIONS The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and / or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Three (3) months of personal experience breastfeeding or expressing breastmilk are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must complete the Texas WIC Designated Peer Counselor training within three months of hire. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None. The selection process will involve application review and / or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 7

SALARY INFORMATION

GRANT FUNDED

Grant positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at :

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting : or call 832-393-4888.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-4888). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include :

For plan details, visit

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

02

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

03

Do you have at least six (6) months of experience using breastfeeding equipment i.e. breast pumps, nipple shields, breast pads?

04

Which of the following best describes your experience with breastfeeding OR expressed breastmilk for at least one baby.

05

Is the following statement true about yourself : "I am passionate about decreasing health disparities in low-income communities."

06

If you answered yes to question #5, provide examples of how you would address this issue as it relates to breastfeeding initiation and duration.

07

Are you able to work outside of the regular clinic hours and outside of the WIC clinic?

08

Do you have a valid / current driver's license?

09

Are you currently working for WIC, with the City of Houston?

Required Question