Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Advertisement Closes: 08/13/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Non-Merit Grade Salary: $7.25 - $50.00 Hourly Time Type: Part time Health Department: Kentucky River District Health Department Summary: If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Zola Stacy at View email address on click.appcast.io. Description: A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a contracted part-time, variable hour paraprofessional (support person) who provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. PROVIDER CREDENTIALS: The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor must meet all of the following listed qualifications: A contemporary/cohort/equal to the woman to whom she will be providing information and support. This may include having the ability to speak another language such as Spanish. Has been or currently is a WIC participant. Has successfully breastfed an infant for 6 months or longer and is an advocate for breastfeeding. Has the ability to work independently at home; Has basic computer skills in the use of email and common Word documents. Has the ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and other health department staff. Has reliable transportation; and Is readily accessible by phone. Scope of Work The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor will: Complete all modules of the USDA Breastfeeding Curriculum Training. The Peer Counselor Supervisor will document and maintain on file the successful completion of the modules. Demonstrate the ability to work with pregnant and breastfeeding women as observed by the Peer Counselor Supervisor. Communicate effectively with Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Supervisor, local health department staff, clients, and other peer counselors, as appropriate. Receive an assigned caseload of pregnant and breastfeeding WIC mothers and maintains caseload number appropriate for population served. Contact the mothers per established protocol found in the WIC and Nutrition Manual. Provide counseling by telephone, home visit, clinic visit and/or hospital visit per the Breastfeeding. Peer Counselor protocols and individual client\'s needs and is available outside of clinic hours. Provide basic breastfeeding information and support such as; the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, establishing breastfeeding, etc. Assists clients in preventing and handling common breastfeeding problems and concerns. Maintain and protect client confidentiality. Document all contacts made with clients per the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor protocol in the WIC and Nutrition Manual. Operate within the Scope of Practice for a Breastfeeding peer Counselor. See Scope of Practice for WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in the WIC and Nutrition Manual. Refer identified breastfeeding problems or other health issues to appropriate health professional (e.g., IBCLC, CLC, LC, Registered Dietitian/Certified Nutritionist, nurse, etc) per Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Protocol. Other referrals may be provided per Breastfeeding Peer Counselor protocols. Terminate clients from the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program after three (3) documented unsuccessful attempts to contact, once the client is no longer breastfeeding or the client wishes not to participate in the program. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page. Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov) #J-18808-Ljbffr