Breast Feeding Peer Counselor

New Hope Services

2 days ago

Bartholomew or Jackson County, Indiana$14.70 - $15.70/hrFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join New Hope Services Inc as a Breast Feeding Peer Counselor – $14.70-$15.70/hr in [object Object]. Overview New Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence based lactation information, counseling, and support to prenatal and postpartum WIC participants.

Present breastfeeding as the normal feeding method to all WIC contacts, while accepting and supporting whatever method of feeding the family chooses.

Contact the prenatal WIC client at least once before delivery.

Provide information prenatally on the.

Requirements

Must have at least 1 child that was breastfed for at least 6 months within the last 5 years.

Must see breastfeeding as the best way to feed an infant.

Fluent in Spanish, both spoken and written communication, preferred 4.

Must be available to participants outside of usual clinic hours and clinic environment.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $14.70 - $15.70/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join New Hope Services Inc as a Breast Feeding Peer Counselor – $14.70-$15.70/hr.

Key Skills

Lactation counselingBreastfeeding supportPrenatal educationPostpartum supportWIC program knowledgeSpanish fluencyRecord keepingCommunicationPatient advocacyCrisis interventionBreast pump instructionCommunity outreach

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Breast Feeding Peer Counselor at New Hope Services a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at New Hope Services is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $14.70 - $15.70/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $16 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bartholomew or Jackson County, Indiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Lactation counseling, Breastfeeding support, Prenatal education, Postpartum support, WIC program knowledge, Spanish fluency, Record keeping, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide evidence-based lactation counseling and support to prenatal and postpartum WIC participants. Facilitate breastfeeding support groups and assist staff in promoting breastfeeding initiatives.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, 401k with company match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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