WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Job overview

The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor role is based onsite at the Union County Public Health Department in Anna, Illinois. The posting states pay of $15.60 per hour. The position supports the Southern Seven Health Department’s WIC and Maternal & Child Health programs. The counselor provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding WIC clients, maintains routine contact and records, and refers clients to clinical staff or other providers when appropriate. The work helps mothers access program support while keeping client information confidential.

What you'll do

• Provide basic breastfeeding information and support within the role’s scope
• contact assigned WIC clients by telephone, text, and face-to-face clinic visits
• complete and maintain client records and electronic data
• refer clients according to clinic protocols
• assist WIC clinic staff as requested
• attend and assist with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups
• maintain client confidentiality and follow agency policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wic breastfeeding peer counselor

breastfeeding support

wic

maternal and child health

client education

client records

public health

anna il

southern seven health department

$15.60/hour

high school diploma or ged

prenatal classes

breastfeeding support groups

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma or GED and states that the counselor may be available outside the usual 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule to support mothers with breastfeeding problems; this time counts as work time.

About the employer

Southern Seven Health Department is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Education Programs. Sector: 92.