Valley Health Systems, Inc.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Cabell WIC
Valley Health Systems, Inc., Huntington, West Virginia, us, 25777
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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Cabell WIC . General Description:
A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Qualifications: Has breastfed at least one baby. 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: Attends a series of breastfeeding classes, including a 16-hour competency-based course. Observes other peer counselors or lactation consultants helping mothers breastfeed. Reads assigned books or materials about breastfeeding. Attends required Breastfeeding Peer Counselor trainings. Supervision:
The peer counselor is supervised by the Local Agency Breastfeeding Coordinator. Specific Duties: Attends breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor. Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and/or hospital visits. Counsel women in the WIC clinic. Receives a caseload of WIC participants and makes routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned. Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers. Respects each participant by keeping her information strictly confidential. Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC participants. Refers mothers to the WIC nutritionist or breastfeeding coordinator, lactation consultant, physician or nurse, public health programs, or social service agencies as needed. Attends and assists with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups. Attends monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate. Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding. May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned. Seniority level:
Entry level Employment type:
Part-time Job function:
Other Industries:
Non-profit Organizations Base pay range:
$15.00/hr - $15.00/hr
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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Cabell WIC . General Description:
A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Qualifications: Has breastfed at least one baby. 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: Attends a series of breastfeeding classes, including a 16-hour competency-based course. Observes other peer counselors or lactation consultants helping mothers breastfeed. Reads assigned books or materials about breastfeeding. Attends required Breastfeeding Peer Counselor trainings. Supervision:
The peer counselor is supervised by the Local Agency Breastfeeding Coordinator. Specific Duties: Attends breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor. Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and/or hospital visits. Counsel women in the WIC clinic. Receives a caseload of WIC participants and makes routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned. Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers. Respects each participant by keeping her information strictly confidential. Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC participants. Refers mothers to the WIC nutritionist or breastfeeding coordinator, lactation consultant, physician or nurse, public health programs, or social service agencies as needed. Attends and assists with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups. Attends monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate. Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding. May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned. Seniority level:
Entry level Employment type:
Part-time Job function:
Other Industries:
Non-profit Organizations Base pay range:
$15.00/hr - $15.00/hr
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