Breast Feeding Peer Counselor-Mercer/Raleigh WIC

1 month ago

West VirginiaPart TimeLactation Counseling

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Job Description

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.

Key Skills

Breastfeeding CounselingInformation ProvisionEncouragementClient Caseload ManagementConfidentialityRecord KeepingReferral CoordinationTraining AttendanceSupport Group AssistancePublic Speaking

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Position Insights

Lactation Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Lactation Counseling position at Valley Health Systems 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in West Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Breastfeeding Counseling, Information Provision, Encouragement, Client Caseload Management, Confidentiality, Record Keeping, Referral Coordination, Training Attendance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Lactation Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Peer Counselor provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers through scheduled telephone, home, and hospital visits, while also counseling women directly in the WIC clinic. Key duties include managing a caseload, providing support on common ...

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