WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor; Part-Time

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Posted Date:
June 9, 2026

Closing Date:
June 19, 2026

Position Type: 2 Part-time Position

Location:

Dougherty or Thomas County (Or as assigned) (may also depend on where the candidate lives)

Salary: 15.00 Hourly

• Provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. Expresses enthusiasm for breastfeeding and provides support for a positive breastfeeding experience.
• Manages an assigned caseload and makes routine contact and follow-up.
• Documents interactions in an Electronic Medical record.
• Refers pregnant women and mothers to a lactation specialist as needed.
• Participates in community events related to breastfeeding.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends on special occasions to accommodate the women or for events such as health fairs or disaster-related events.
• May be assigned to assist in other counties in the district.
• Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security.
• Provides outstanding customer service.
• Responds to Public Health Emergencies.
• May require driving company vehicles (Valid driver's license required).

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Past or present WIC participant who was on the program as a breastfeeding mother.
• Has breastfed at least one baby for at least 6 months (does not have to be currently breastfeeding).
• Enthusiastic about promoting breastfeeding.
• Has reliable transportation.
• Has the ability to lift up to 45 lbs., and the ability to bend and reach up.
• Valid driver's license;
  Consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and shall not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency.
• Drug screening and criminal background check required.
• Immunization records may be required.
• Male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

• Public Health experience.
• Mentoring or coaching experience.
• Completion of an associate degree or higher in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual (Spanish); ability to interpret and translate health care information orally and in writing from English into Spanish and vice versa.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer