Program Assistant & Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Wood River Health is seeking a part-time (20–24 hours per week) Program Assistant / Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for our WIC Program.

The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program Assistant / Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) is responsible for performing essential clerical and client support duties while providing basic breastfeeding education and encouragement to women throughout their breastfeeding journey.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs all clerical tasks including phone calls, scheduling appointments, confirmations, data entry, and document scanning
• Determines client eligibility based on income and program requirements
• Completes intake measurements such as height, weight, and hemoglobin
• Issues food benefits for clients, ensuring accuracy

• Attends trainings through RI Department of Health
• Provides basic breastfeeding education and support to women before and after delivery
• Required to work in both our Hope Valley and Westerly locations
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous breastfeeding experience, required
• WIC experience or knowledge of the program, preferred
• The ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• The ability to establish rapport with individuals and small groups

Wood River Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.