Care New England
Union WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 32D
Care New England, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Overview
Job Summary:
The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor serves as a positive role model with good parenting and breastfeeding skills for women and their families who are potentially eligible for the Special Food Supplemental Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program). The incumbent will facilitate classes, provide information and materials, and act as resource for clients on breastfeeding experiences and issues. Provides counseling and support, makes referrals to health care providers, and maintains records for program evaluation. Responsibilities
The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provides counseling and support, facilitates classes, distributes information and materials, makes referrals to health care providers, and maintains records for program evaluation. Responsibilities include serving as a resource for clients on breastfeeding experiences and issues. Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be current or past recipient of WIC Program benefits and have successfully breastfed at least one infant.
Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills required.
Proficiency in the English language required as well as a second language, preferably Spanish. About Care New England Health System
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health. EEOC Statement
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. ADA Statement
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. Ethics Statement
Employee conducts themselves in accordance with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to, hospital policy, mission, vision, and values. WIH Internal Posting Period: 9/3/2025 - 9/12/2025
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Job Summary:
The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor serves as a positive role model with good parenting and breastfeeding skills for women and their families who are potentially eligible for the Special Food Supplemental Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program). The incumbent will facilitate classes, provide information and materials, and act as resource for clients on breastfeeding experiences and issues. Provides counseling and support, makes referrals to health care providers, and maintains records for program evaluation. Responsibilities
The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provides counseling and support, facilitates classes, distributes information and materials, makes referrals to health care providers, and maintains records for program evaluation. Responsibilities include serving as a resource for clients on breastfeeding experiences and issues. Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be current or past recipient of WIC Program benefits and have successfully breastfed at least one infant.
Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills required.
Proficiency in the English language required as well as a second language, preferably Spanish. About Care New England Health System
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health. EEOC Statement
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. ADA Statement
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. Ethics Statement
Employee conducts themselves in accordance with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to, hospital policy, mission, vision, and values. WIH Internal Posting Period: 9/3/2025 - 9/12/2025
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