JOB DESCRIPTION

BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELOR (Part Time position)

WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC)

NUTRITION & HEALTH PROGRAM

Overview:

Under supervision of the Lactation Coordinator. The incumbent provides breastfeeding education, support and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding participants by telephone, video, individual sessions or group settings; maintain records, supplies and equipment including breast pumps. This is a non-exempt position.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate group prenatal education and breastfeeding support sessions on infant feeding in a

variety of settings as assigned;

• Provide technical and emotional support to breast-feeding mothers in a variety of settings as

assigned – services may be face to face in the office, or on-line video, or at the hospital, and over

the phone;

• Refer mothers as needed to Lactation Consultant, Nutritionist, Physician, public health programs

or social service agencies.

• Issue, and maintain accurate records for the loan of electric breast pumps;
• Maintain supplies and inventory of participant education/breastfeeding support supplies;
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings;
• Conduct program outreach activities as directed;
• Pick-up and deliver supplies from administration office to site;
• Travel to other sites as needed to provide assistance; attend meetings as required.

Experience and Knowledge:

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and computer literate; accurate maintenance of records; knowledge of WIC Program basics. Knowledge of breast feeding benefits, and support. Knowledge of community resources and other social services. Ability to work independently and cooperatively with staff and clients; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Maintain strict confidentiality; commitment to excellent community service; bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Education/Certifications

High School graduate or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• 
  Has breastfed at least one baby.
• Prior or current participation on the WIC Program.
• Other work with mothers of infants, and with low-income and/or immigrant or migrant families preferred.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid California driver’s license and proof of minimum California vehicle insurance.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk, stoop and squat as needed; be able to lift and carry in excess of 30 pounds on a regular basis and to sit and keyboard/and or write (fine hand manipulation) as much as 75 % of scheduled time.

SALARY RANGE:

BENEFITS: No Benefits Offered

JOB SITE: Livingston WIC Office

HOURS: Part Time 25 hours

Monday-Friday; 9:00am-2:00pm

APPLY AT: www.mercedcaa.com or 1235 W. Main St., Merced, CA

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

COPIES OF CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYEE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND CERTIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION

THIS IS NOT A COUNTY POSITION

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