WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Howard County IN
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Howard County IN
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Job Description
The IHC Howard County WIC team is seeking a parttime Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) to join its team. This is a 30hour per week benefitseligible position.
Meet our Howard County WIC Team: Hours of Operation:
Monday 8:00 AM 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
IHCs benefits and compensation package includes:
- $1000.00 retention bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
- Day 1 benefits eligibility: Two 2 Medical plan options (PPO/HSA) Dental
- Other plan offerings: Vision FSA HSA Guardian Voluntary Life and Aflac Supplemental coverages
- Employer contribution to Health Savings Account when elected
- 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment
- Employerpaid Group Life Shortterm disability and Longterm disability coverages
- Flexible Leave of Absence programs
- Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation
- Two 2 Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to consultive services
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Job Overview:
As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) you will empower WIC clients to confidently breastfeed their infants. Your dedication and commitment to promoting the benefits of breastfeeding can inspire and empower mothers giving their little ones the best possible start in life. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families in our community.
Educational:
- Educates WIC participants and clinic staff on the benefits of breastfeeding and issues including latching on initiation of breastfeeding at the hospital supply and demand most current data on breastfeeding and preventing problems
- Teaches breastfeeding/infant feeding classes at WIC clinics as directed. Conducts and leads Breastfeeding support groups
- Contacts participants in prenatal programs and assists health professionals in counseling participants
- Makes contact with new mothers via phone or personal visit to the hospital or home to prevent or resolve problems and provide information and support that will encourage the continuance of successful breastfeeding
- Educates breastfeeding mothers on the expression and storage of human milk.
- Refers clients who meet guidelines for breast pumps and/or breastfeeding aids to the breastfeeding coordinator
- Refers problems and difficult breastfeeding cases to WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator including all cases where medical intervention is needed
- Performs outreach activities to the medical community on WIC and breastfeeding
Administrative:
- Returns calls to WIC participants promptly according to local agency guidelines
- Arrange followup contacts with WIC participants according to their needs and schedule
- Maintains accurate and uptodate documentation of contacts with WIC participants
- Accurately documents time spent at the IHC clinic
- Submits documentation to supervisor according to set deadlines
- Attends appropriate training to increase personal knowledge
- Attend BFPC ISDH Meetings
- Maintain inventory of breast pumps and the documentation related to this
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
- Effectively communicate ideas with a diverse population with a wide range of educational and socioeconomic levels both oneonone and in group settings
- Establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships with WIC staff and clients
- Resolve conflicts think creatively and negotiate solutions
- Demonstrate positive customer service skills
- WIC Functions: Able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding problems techniques of breastfeeding promotion
- Demonstrate knowledge of cultural and ethnic food and nutrition practices
- Able to maintain participant confidentiality
- Awareness of the limitations of the Peer Counselor position and work with clients within the boundaries of that position
- Willing and able to accept workrelated telephone calls at home
- High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate or Bachelors degree preferred)
- Personal breastfeeding experience is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and WIC software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in breast pump operation
- Preferably is or was a WIC client
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Employment Type
Part-Time
