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WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Southern Seven Health DepartmentMetropolis, IL, USA
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WIC Breast Feeding Peer Counselor

Essential Functions

  • Works directly with clients (mother to mother) in obtaining information and follow-up visits as outlined in Agency and State WIC policy and procedure.
  • Completes required client records and maintains security, accuracy and completeness of written records and electronic databases.
  • Performs keyboard data entry of client information as required.
  • Maintains WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor workbook; keeps organized, updated, and available at all times.
  • Seeks input from Maternal & Child Health Program Manager & Director of Nursing when dealing with unusual situations or difficult clients.
  • Documents and keeps all records of all contacts made with WIC mothers (clients) and uses only approved abbreviations as approved abbreviations, as listed in the Agency policy and procedures.
  • Assists WIC Clinic staff as needed or as requested by the Maternal & Child Health Program Manager.
  • Be familiar and complies with the requirements of the policies and procedures adopted by Southern Seven Health Department as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Keeps all client information strictly confidential.
  • Receives a caseload of WIC mothers (clients) and makes routine periodic contacts with all mothers (clients) assigned.
  • Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers (clients), including telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, preventing and handling common breastfeeding concerns, and getting a good start with breastfeeding.
  • Talks with WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers (clients) by telephone, texting, and face to face visits in the clinic settings at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC program.
  • Is available outside the WIC Clinic and the usual 8 : 30 – 4 : 30 working schedule to new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems. This is counted as work time.
  • Refers mothers (clients), according to clinic-established protocols, to :

WIC CHP / RN and Maternal & Child Health Program Manager

  • Lactation consultant (CLC)
  • Mother's physician or nurse
  • Attends and assists with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups.
  • Attends staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences / workshops as determined by the Maternal & Child Health Program Manager.
  • Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that are provided by the Maternal & Child Health Program Manager.
  • May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.

    • Training Component

  • Participates in continuing education and staff development through seminars, conferences, or workshops at personal or departmental expense as deemed appropriate be the Supervisor.

    • Qualifications

  • WIC BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELOR :

    • 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.
  • Attends breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor.
  • Can work 10 hours a week.
  • Utilizes agency cell phone for peer counselor contacts only.
  • Has reliable transportation.
  • Education, Training, and Experience

    • High school diploma or GED equivalent

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Knowledge and use of modern office practices and procedures including basic computer skills.

  • Knowledge and use of English language, grammar and spelling including neat, legible, and appropriate sentence structure. Compose and format correspondence.
  • Knowledge and use of appropriate telephone etiquette including the use of the agency and personal name.
  • Ability to carry out detailed but basic oral and written instructions.
  • Communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
  • Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
  • Self-motivated, acts independently and initiates programmatic ideas.
  • Certification and Other Requirements

    • Required : Criminal background check; employee physical assessment; valid drivers' license, and automobile liability insurance.

  • Recommended : CPR, First Aid, Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Maintain home or message telephone
  • Physical Requirements

    • Strength : Lift / carry up to 20 pounds on occasion and up to 10

    pounds frequently.

  • Movement :

    • Routine : Sit, walk or stand for prolonged periods of time. Lift horizontally and vertically, bend and stoop, push / pull, twist, carry, crouch, squat. Kneel, climb, and reach above shoulder level. Hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone. Drive an automobile.

  • Occasional : Use near visual acuity to review both written documents and text on computer monitor. Operate a telephone, keyboard and mouse.
  • Blood Borne Pathogen : Occasional Occupational Exposure.

    • Location

    Base location will be negotiable depending on applicant's location and preference.

    Salary Range

    Starting off  $15.00  an hour

    Southern Seven Health Department is an "Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled"

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