WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor – Panola​/Tate Counties

Job Title

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I – Panola/Tate Counties

State of Mississippi

54 - PANOLA COUNTY, MS

$31,111.11 - $48,114.74 Annually

Full-Time

Pa

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

09/09/2026

9/18/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Questions about this position can be directed to recruitment.gov

Employer State of Mississippi Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 Phone
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Responsibilities include providing routine breastfeeding education, assistance, and counseling; developing individualized participant care plans in accordance with WIC Breastfeeding Program guidelines; providing telephone support to WIC participants; following up with participants regarding breastfeeding needs and concerns; maintaining required program documentation; coordinating with WIC staff and other healthcare professionals; and traveling between assigned service locations as needed.

Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with pregnant and breastfeeding participants; provide supportive and culturally responsive peer counseling; establish positive working relationships with participants, families, WIC staff, and community partners; maintain confidentiality; organize and manage participant follow-up activities; maintain accurate documentation; work independently while following WIC program policies and supervisory direction; travel between assigned service locations; and provide telephone-based participant support when needed.

Successful candidates should demonstrate empathy, dependability, good judgment, active listening, patience, organization, and a genuine interest in helping mothers achieve positive breastfeeding experiences.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of relevant experience. Applicants who do not possess the stated degree may still be considered if they have received approval through the Mississippi State Personnel Board’s sub-panel process based on the substantial equivalent of education, training, and experience. Applicants seeking information regarding the sub-panel process may contact MSPB . Any applicable MSPB sub-panel approval must be provided and verified as part of the qualification review.

• Have successfully breastfed at least one child for six months or longer.
• Have education or experience in public health, health education, nutrition, maternal and child health, family and consumer sciences, social services, community health, or a closely related field.
• Have experience providing peer support, health education, counseling, outreach, or services to pregnant or postpartum women and families.
• Have experience working with WIC or another maternal and child health, nutrition, or community-based program.
• Have reliable transportation for travel between assigned service locations.

• Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
• Wellness Benefits Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
• Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
• Optional Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Flexible Spending…