Breast Feeding Peer Counselor-Mercer/Raleigh WIC

About the Role

Join Valley Health Systems Inc as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor – WIC Program in United States. General Description: A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Qualifications: * Has breastfed at least one baby (does not have to be currently breastfeeding).

Key Responsibilities

• The WIC Peer Counselor: 1.

• Attends breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor.

• Counsels 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.

Requirements

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

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

• Can work at least 8 hours a week.

• Has a telephone, and is willing to make or receive phone calls from home. Training

Benefits & Compensation

• established protocols, to the:

• WIC nutritionist or breastfeeding coordinator.

• Lactation consultant.

• The mother’s physician or nurse.

Work Schedule

• Part-Time position.

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

Apply to join Valley Health Systems Inc as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor – WIC Program.