Peer Counselor Coordinator Full TimeN

For over 125 years Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children youth adults seniors and those struggling with mental Program offers eligible participants food benefits for healthy foods together with nutrition counseling health education farmers market vouchers breastfeeding support referrals to health care providers and social services. The program is dedicated to improving the pregnancy outcomes. The goal is to assist to reduce the number of low birth weight in infants to encourage breastfeeding to support the growth and the development of infants and OF THE JOBThe Peer Counselor Coordinator is responsible for providing advanced breastfeeding expertise and direct care to breastfeeding dyads experiencing complex lactation challenges. This role serves as the programs Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE) offering specialized clinical guidance for complex cases and supporting staff by accepting referrals from Peer Counselors and other WIC team members. The Peer Counselor Coordinator strengthens the WIC Breastfeeding Program through expert lactation care management of complex breastfeeding situations and facilitation of community breastfeeding initiatives including Baby Café support hands-on breastfeeding support assessment and education to pregnant and breastfeeding families including complex lactation and maintains a welcoming inclusive and judgement-free environment for all lactation issues and make timely referrals to higher-level lactation or clinical care when needs exceed scope of and manage referrals for complex breastfeeding situations beyond the Peer Counselor community breastfeeding support programs including Baby Café sessions by guiding group discussions and providing individualized lactation all community breastfeeding support programs including Baby Café sessions are properly prepared by setting up the space organizing educational materials and maintaining a clean welcoming feedings and provide hands-on assistance with participant the need for and issues breastfeeding aids (e.g. nipple shields supplemental nursing systems breast pumps) in accordance with WIC timely follow-up support and ensure continuity of care for all breastfeeding accurate and complete documentation of all breastfeeding contacts assessments and referrals in the MIS. QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or equivalent New York State Peer CertificationInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification preferredOne year experience as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor under the supervision of a Lactation Coordinator or one year experience counseling breastfeeding women.1 year of experience in counseling breastfeeding dyadsWithin the first year of hire the PCC must attend a 40-hour lactation counseling course if not an IBCLC or CLC and other state-designated breastfeeding preferred; Knowledgeable of challenges experienced by Breastfeeding to travel through the five boroughs as needed. Ability to work extended hours as needed (early morning appointments evenings and Saturdays).BENEFITS:We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)MedicalDentalVisionRetirement Savings with Agency MatchTransitFlexible Spending Account Life insurancePublic Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer Training Series and other additional voluntary more information on our organization please visit our website at: EOE/AA.