WIC PEER Counselor - Public Health

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

Support the federally mandated requirement for WIC breastfeeding promotion program by providing basic counseling, education and assistance to women who choose to participate in the program.

• Provides counseling and education to pregnant and breastfeeding women to encourage initiation and increased duration of breastfeeding
• Confers with physicians, nutritionists and nurses regarding the health of clients and their children
• Monitors WIC centers to ensure the environment is conducive to promotion of the breastfeeding program
• Documents breastfeeding assessment and counseling in medical records at WIC centers and hospitals
• Assesses breastfeeding problems and provides appropriate referrals
• Uses appropriate counseling techniques/protocols in responding to a variety of culture and family situations
• Monitors WIC breastfeeding rates to ensure they meet the performance/program objectives in the contract with the Texas Department of Health
• Completes lactation educator certification and participates in regular continuing education
• Maintains accurate inventory of breast pumps and accessories and, when appropriate, issues equipment to clients and provides instruction on use
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) full-time year of general clerical or customer service experience is required, two (2) years is preferred.
• Must have breastfed one child successfully.
• Must be participating or have participated in the WIC program.
• Current and valid driver license is required.
• Can give at least a one (1) year commitment.
• Ability to work outside of regular clinic hours and outside of the WIC clinic.
• Have transportation and telephone availability.
• Complete lactation educator certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Ability to keyboard and use word processing and spreadsheet software.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to stoop, bend, pull and push. May have to lift heavy boxes or objects up to 50 lbs. May handle blood samples and specimens using OSHA guidelines.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation).

In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note:
  
  These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at .

Are you licensed or credentialed as healthcare, nutrition, or lactation consultant professional?

• Yes
• No

Normal business hours for WIC are 9 am – 6pm M-F. Are you able to work outside of normal business hours and outside of the WIC clinics as needed?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

Do you have one (1) year required or 2 years preferred general clerical and customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience with keyboarding and using word processing and spreadsheet software?

• Yes
• No

Are you eligible or have you ever been eligible for the WIC Program?

• Yes
• No

Have you breastfed or expressed breast milk to at least one child?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question