BFPC Breast Feeding Peer Counselor

Education: High school or equivalent education required. Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Spanish-speaking preferred.

Type: Full Time

Experience: Knowledge of breastfeeding techniques and problem-solving skills.

Work Schedule:

Contact Name: Amanda Williams

Contact Email: awilliams

Date Posted:

To assist WIC Program professionals in clinic; to facilitate nutrition education on the advantages of breastfeeding and the management of normal breastfeeding experiences; to counsel breastfeeding/pregnant mothers in the waiting room in person and by telephone; and to maintain inventory, timesheets, and other records associated with breastfeeding. At times, may be required to work outside regular clinic hours at clinic facilities and assigned outreach events.

• Discusses breastfeeding with participants in the waiting areas.
• Gathers information on pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and dads.
• Prepares and maintains documentation on pregnant and breastfeeding WIC families.
• Assists WIC staff in counseling participants on breastfeeding issues in person, by phone, or through video chat.
• Contributes information for breastfeeding and prenatal reports (ex: phone calls).
• Facilitates nutrition education for pregnant and breastfeeding WIC families on breastfeeding topics according to the approved Nutrition Education plan.

• Works primarily in the waiting room where WIC participants are waiting for services.
• Provides up-to-date information and promotes breastfeeding among peers.
• Initiates breastfeeding contacts with pregnant WIC participants and gathers information.
• Counsels pregnant and breastfeeding families on breastfeeding topics.
• Supports women who have a normal breastfeeding experience.
• Identifies breastfeeding experiences that are not the norm and makes appropriate referrals.
• Maintains contact forms to record the number of participants counseled for evaluation purposes.
• Submits contact forms and phone call reports to the Administration Office monthly.
• Is a positive role model, exhibiting good parenting skills and breastfeeding skills.
• Maintains daily breastfeeding equipment inventory at clinic sites.
• Completes a monthly Breastfeeding Supply list and submits it to the clinic Supervisor.
• Performs outreach in the community each month.
• Assists with retrieval and dissemination of breast pumps.
• Provides breastfeeding support and education in the community.
• Informs WIC participants of the benefits of breastfeeding and assists with breastfeeding concerns and/or problems.
• Makes follow-up phone calls to all breastfeeding and pregnant women monthly.
• Prepares and distributes prenatal bags, assists participants with nutrition education activities, and stocks breastfeeding literature cabinets.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace.
• Maintains adequate written and TXIN documentation for all pregnant and breastfeeding families.
• Issues breastfeeding equipment (breast pumps and accessories) and equipment (nursing bras, breast shells, etc.) according to participant needs.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and Peer Counselor meetings monthly.
• Completes an online breastfeeding training on non-staff meeting months and sends a trainings summary form to the Administrative office.
• Plays an active role in planning and hosting a clinic Breastfeeding Celebration each August.
• Keeps supervisor and Breastfeeding Coordinator updated on relevant information.
• Uses supplies in a cost-efficient manner.

• Has received or is currently receiving WIC services.
• Exhibits basic computer skills.
• Has successfully breastfed at least one baby.
• Will complete 20-30 hours of breastfeeding peer counselor training provided by WIC.
• Shares enthusiasm concerning breastfeeding.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding techniques and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to reflect a positive image for the WIC Program.
• Correctly assesses the need for client referrals.
• Effectively communicates with participants and coworkers.
• Relates to the cultural and ethnic backgrounds for the participants at the WIC site at which he/she will work.
• Has reliable transportation.

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