Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides information, counseling and support to WIC prenatal and postpartum participants to assist them in breastfeeding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Has breastfed at least one baby (does not have to be currently breastfeeding).

Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, and requires reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish fluently without the use of a translation app or program.

Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives a caseload of WIC clients and makes routine periodic contacts with all assigned clients.
• Provides information, breastfeeding education and support for women in managing common maternal and infant breastfeeding concerns. Provides in-clinic evaluation as needed.
• Refers mothers, according to clinic-established protocols, to the WIC Designated Breastfeeding Expert or Nutritionist, the mother’s health care provider, and other community resources as needed.
• Teaches and facilitates breastfeeding support groups and/or classes.
• Issues hand and electric breast pumps to qualified mothers and documents issuance.
• Assists in establishing a breastfeeding friendly clinic and helps with special projects, such as breastfeeding promotion month and bulletin boards.
• Attends required trainings and/or meetings to increase knowledge and skills of breastfeeding, and the WIC program.
• Mentors new Breastfeeding Peer Counselors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Breastfeeding
• Basic computer skills
• Women, Infants and Children Program

Skills and Abilities to:

• Document
• Make telephone calls and support breastfeeding moms
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Work effectively with people from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, educational, and professional backgrounds
• Work effectively in team settings
• Manage own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

An "At Will", FLSA non-exempt employee is not eligible for County benefits and must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month. "At Will" employees may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing

• Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
• Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
• Are not considered merit employees.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work in a breastfeeding-friendly environment, sitting down for a long period of time

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

The schedule for this position is 20-28 hours per week during business hours. WIC clinics are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Wednesday 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Specific days and hours will be determined during the interview process based on clinic needs and the candidate’s availability.

This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies at South Main Public Health Center: 3690 S. Main Street, South Salt Lake 84115, and Ellis Shipp Public Health Center: 4535 S. 5600 West, West Valley City, 84120.