WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Bilingual, Part-Time) - Logansport
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Bilingual, Part-Time) - Logansport
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USD 15 - 17
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Job Description
The IHC Cass County WIC team in Logansport IN is seeking a part-time bilingual Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) to join its team. This part-time position is scheduled 24-hours per week.
Meet our Cass County WIC Team: of Operation:
Monday - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
IHCs Part-time benefits package includes:
- 24 hours per week part-time schedule
- 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment
- Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to therapy consultation 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.
Job responsibilities include:
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
Required skills include:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and WIC software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in breast pump operation
- Preferably is or was a WIC client
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish required
- Personal breastfeeding experience is preferred
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
