WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Affinia Healthcare Inc
POSITION SUMMARY: Perform the duties required to give basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education: Requires High School graduate or equivalent. Experience: Must have prior breastfeeding experience (does not have to be currently breastfeeding) Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:
Supervises: None. NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education: Requires High School graduate or equivalent. Experience: Must have prior breastfeeding experience (does not have to be currently breastfeeding) Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:
- Ability to express enthusiasm about breastfeeding, and to help mothers enjoy a positive experience.
- Has a telephone and is willing to make and receive phone calls at home.
- Willing to make home visits and hospital visits, work evenings and weekends.
- Available by phone when needed.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.
- Attends and assist with prenatal classes, recruits potential cases and develops relationship with clients.
- Recruits and counsels women in the WIC clinic. Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers to include explaining the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding.
- Conducts follow-up on client referrals within twenty-four (24) hours of giving birth. Responds to new mothers experiencing breastfeeding problems during business hours and outside 8-5 working hours. Makes routine periodic contacts, including home visits to patients assigned to a caseload for this position.
- Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by home visits and/or hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by the WIC program.
- Maintains accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients.
- Refers clients according to protocols (i.e. social service agencies, WIC Nutritionist, etc.).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Attends monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate.
- Assists WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects as needed.
- Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding provided by supervisor.
Supervises: None. NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS
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