Counselor - Full Time Temporary

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor II
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) seeks a full-time (35 hours per week) WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor II for the Champaign County WIC program. This position may include Champaign WIC office and Rantoul & Orchard Downs site coverage as well.
Counsels pregnant and lactating WIC participants in a variety of modalities/settings, including: face-to-face WIC clinic visits, telephone support (call or text), in-home visits, in-hospital visits, and through breastfeeding classes and support groups.

• Receives a caseload of WIC participants and makes regular contact with each participant, following WIC guidance and policy for contact frequency.
• Refers pregnant and lactating WIC participants to the WIC designated breastfeeding expert, health care providers, or other community support programs, according to District protocol, staying within breastfeeding peer counselor scope of practice.
• Pursues chest/breastfeeding educational development opportunities (webinars, reading materials, etc.), Assists with training and mentoring Level I Breastfeeding Peer Counselors.
• Assists Level I Breastfeeding Peer Counselors with screening and follow-up of participants experiencing problems to determine appropriate yielding to the WIC designated breastfeeding expert.
• Receives referrals of situations that do not require yielding to the WIC designated breastfeeding expert, including accepting referrals outside of normal WIC clinic hours.
• Public Health Emergency Response Responsibilities: All District employees must be able to respond to public health emergencies when needed and appropriate. During an emergency response, employee may be assigned to a role in either operations, logistics, or administration by the Incident Commander and/or Section Chief in addition to regular duties.
• AND be a Certified lactation counselor, certified lactation specialist, or have a similar breastfeeding credential.
• Personal experience successfully chest/breastfeeding at least one (1) infant, for at least six (6) months.
• Enthusiastic about chest/breastfeeding and wants to help other lactating parents have a positive chest/breastfeeding experience.

health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee’s first day of employment

• 14 paid holidays per year
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• CUPHD offers qualified bilingual employees’ additional compensation once approved.

The expected hourly is $18.04. Full hourly range for Class 3 Breastfeeding Peer Counselor II is $18.04 - $24.35 for a 35-hour week.
To apply, go to: Applicants may also come in to apply online at CUPHD, 201 W. For full consideration, you must complete the application process.
Men, Women, Veterans, and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. All other vaccinations are highly recommended but not mandatory. Vaccinations taken prior to September 2025 will not be accepted. Proof of vaccinations must be on file with Human Resources prior to start date.