Job Title: WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Contractual)
WIC

JOB DESCRIPTION:
A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
*Position is contingent upon continued funding of present grants.

Qualifications:

• A woman of the community and is a previous or current WIC participation
• Has breastfed at least one baby for 6 months or longer in the last 5 years
• Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding, and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience.
• Able to work about 28 hours a week in clinic.
• Has a telephone, and is willing to make and receive phone calls from home.
• Has reliable transportation and possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Drug Free Environment.
• Drug Screening Required.

Specific Duties:
The WIC Peer Counselor:

• Attend breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor.
• Counsel WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and/or hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC program.
• Counsel women in the WIC clinic.
• Teach classes on advantages of breastfeeding and management of normal breastfeeding experiences.
• Receive a caseload of WIC clients.
• Make routine periodic contacts at least every three months with all clients assigned.
• Give 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.
• Must be available outside usual WIC clinic working hours to new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems.
• Attend and assist with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups.
• Attend monthly local and out of state staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate.
• May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects.
• Conduct duties as assigned.
• Require computer knowledge at the user level.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, confidentiality and HIPPA.

Apply between 07/24/2017-08/04/2017
Interested and qualified applicants can e-mail their resume to bkolli@eshd.org or fax it to East Side Health District at 618-874-4737.

East Side Health District
Bhagya Kolli, Division Director,
638 N 20th Street,
East St. Louis, IL 62205
Phone# (618) 874-4713
Fax# (618) 874-4737