Weekend Evening Counselor

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:

• 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.

Transportation Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.

License(s)/Certification(s) required: CPR Certification required.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions

• 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.

Marginal Functions:

• 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