Peer Helper (WIC Lisbon Location)

Position: Peer Helper (WIC Lisbon Location)

Division: WIC Division

Full Time/ Part Time: Part-Time; non-exempt. 120 days probationary period

Work Schedule: TBD with candidate; Hours may vary. May require some weekend and evening work. Business hours are Monday Friday 8am- 4:30pm

Salary Range: $16.00- $18.00 per hour

Reports To: Amy Cooper Director of WIC

Job Description:

Breastfeeding Education and Support: Uses excellent customer service and communication skills in ongoing contact with pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants in the clinic setting on the telephone during group classes support groups or outreach events. Must adhere to confidentiality requirements. Will assist with clinic and health fair displays issue and teach use of breast pumps; perform other duties as assigned. Referrals: Make referrals to WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator or other designated Health Professional when appropriate. Administrative: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation filing systems and schedule of participant contacts in an organized and consistent manner. Utilize various computer applications including email social media and WIC Certification System. Stays current with state and local updates including WIC Policy and Procedure WIC All Projects Letters (APL) meeting minutes and other pertinent materials.

Organizational Duties:

Complete WIC-required trainings State-approved breastfeeding training (20 hours) Conflict of Interest Civil Rights VENA WIC System Security USDA Breastfeeding Curriculum. Must complete a minimum of six hours continuing education per year in the field of lactation. Participate in quality improvement team projects and quality improvement training initiatives as applicable/ required and incorporate the principles of quality improvement into daily work activities. Incident Command System/National Incident Management System Training. Level to be determined by Preparedness Coordinator. Provides emergency response support. Other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.