Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

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Peer Breastfeeding Counselor (Part-Time)

Location :

Orange and Crawford Counties

Hours

Part-time, 14 hours / week

Blue River Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and supportive individual to provide breastfeeding education and support to prenatal and postpartum mothers. This role promotes breastfeeding as the natural and healthy way to feed infants, offering encouragement throughout a mother's breastfeeding journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide basic breastfeeding information and support within the Peer Counselor Scope of Practice
• Promote breastfeeding positively to community partners and all mothers (prenatal and postpartum)
• Offer continued encouragement and support, including leading or assisting with breastfeeding classes and support groups
• Attend peer counselor meetings, staff meetings, and breastfeeding workshops / conferences
• Support agency efforts during events like World Breastfeeding Week
• Refer mothers to the Lactation Consultant or Breastfeeding Coordinator when concerns arise outside of scope

Qualifications

For more information, contact

brwicdir@brsinc.org

Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Job function

Other

Industries

Non-profit Organization Management

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