Breast Feeding Peer Counselor (Part-time)

Peer Support SpecialistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$20/hour

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Part-Time) – Brooklyn, NY

Empower. Support. Inspire.

Are you passionate about supporting mothers and babies on their breastfeeding journey? Do you want to make a difference in your community in a meaningful and personal way? We are currently seeking a Part-Time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our WIC team in Brooklyn, NY.

As a Peer Counselor, you’ll provide one-on-one support, encouragement, and information to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, helping them navigate early motherhood with confidence. This is a unique opportunity for someone with personal breastfeeding experience who is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and building supportive relationships with other women in their community.

What You'll Do

Offer encouragement and basic breastfeeding education through phone calls, in-person visits, and group workshops.

  • Support WIC participants during prenatal and postpartum stages.
  • Help facilitate breastfeeding support groups and attend community health events.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure strict confidentiality.
  • Work flexible hours outside the traditional 9–5 to meet the needs of new moms.
  • Participate in trainings, conferences, and team meetings to expand your skills and knowledge.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Previous personal breastfeeding experience.
  • Completion of Peer Counselor Training (or willingness to complete).
  • A current or former WIC participant or a member of the local community.
  • Warm, supportive, and nurturing personality.
  • Reliable phone access and transportation.
  • A genuine passion for helping other women succeed in breastfeeding.

This is more than just a job—it’s a calling. If you are eager to lift up new mothers and promote healthier beginnings for babies in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a healthier Brooklyn, one mother at a time.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one breastfeeding support, education, and encouragement to WIC participants through various channels. Facilitate support groups and attend community health events while maintaining accurate records.

Key Skills

Peer counselingCommunicationRecord keepingCommunity outreachInterpersonal skillsEmpathyMentoring

Breastfeeding Support Career Context

Breastfeeding Support pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.3this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Peer Support roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 92 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Brooklyn, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible hours
Training opportunities