Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Pinal County Public Health Services District Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

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An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.

• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

JOB SUMMARY Performs breastfeeding peer counseling duties. Provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to promote and support breastfeeding among pregnant and breastfeeding WIC clients. Provides services according to Pinal County Public Health Services District (PCPHSD) policies and procedures under basic supervision.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

• Support WIC clients in their breastfeeding efforts using principles from the Loving Support curriculum.
• Provide individual counseling, education, and anticipatory guidance. Identify signs of concerns with breastfeeding, help problem solve and provide timely support.
• Adhere to the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) scope of practice role and yield to the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), the WIC designated breastfeeding expert, or client physician for any breastfeeding cases outside of that scope.
• Document each contact in the TGIF Note format and complete daily and monthly call back log reports.
• Promote the principles of the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program to pregnant and postpartum WIC clients for referrals generated from the Pinal County WIC staff and refer clients to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Hotline.
• Collaborate with community resources for purposes of program outreach, provide program information, and attend health fairs and other community events to promote the program.
• Attend mandatory meetings and other continuing education opportunities.
• Actively participate in ADHS, PCPHSD and other community committees and groups related to the delivery and improvement of public health.
• Attend training sessions at ADHS and additional continuing education meetings and present at when requested.
• Assist clients with access to other health care professionals, regional agencies, and community services programs.
• Maintain case file records and collect, compile, and report data on program participation.
• Assist with community outreach programs and special projects as assigned.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required,

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least three months personal breastfeeding experience must be included on application.
• newly established Arizona Residents must have one
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills
• One (1) year of experience in a medical or social services program
• Current or recent breastfeeding experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of breastfeeding practices.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding education.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures for assisting public health clients.
• Knowledge of regional community service agencies, community resources, public health programs, and other public assistance programs for appropriate referrals, including WIC.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Ability to explain state laws and County policies and procedures governing public health functions.
• Ability to use courtesy and respect in providing client services.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Ability to give basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and how to get started with breastfeeding.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize and complete job responsibilities, including completing thorough documentation in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, to operate motor vehicles, hear, speak, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure,