WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and become a vital advocate for maternal and infant health! In this rewarding paid position, you will empower mothers to successfully initiate and sustain breastfeeding by sharing your personal experience, providing education, and offering compassionate support. Your enthusiasm and knowledge will help foster healthier families and strengthen community well‑being. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing valuable skills in public health, communication, and community outreach.

• Provide peer counseling to breastfeeding mothers, offering encouragement, practical advice, and emotional support based on personal experience.
• Educate mothers on breastfeeding techniques, physiology, anatomy, and the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby.
• Conduct group presentations and public speaking engagements to promote breastfeeding awareness within the community.
• Assist mothers in navigating challenges such as latch issues, milk supply concerns, or other common breastfeeding hurdles.
• Collect and analyze data related to breastfeeding rates and peer counseling outcomes to support program evaluation and improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate case management records, including client interactions and progress notes, and follow‑up plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, WIC staff, and community organizations to coordinate resources and ensure comprehensive support for mothers.

• Personal experience with breastfeeding or prior involvement in WIC programs is highly preferred.
• Data analysis skills for tracking program metrics and outcomes; familiarity with data analytics tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and empower others through active listening and empathetic engagement. Join us in making a lasting impact on families’ lives! This paid position offers a dynamic environment where your passion for health education can flourish while helping build healthier communities by promoting breastfeeding success.
• Additional duties include clinic intake, collecting client anthropometric and hematology data, and assisting with general clinic duties for site operation.

Job Type: Part‑time

Pay:
Up to $13.12 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week

Work Location:

In person