Counselor, Breastfeeding Peer

LOCATION: Wayne County Health Department - Wayne, MI 48184

POSITION SUMMARY: The employee in this position will coordinate breastfeeding outreach services, representing the Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services to the public. The employee will assist in the marketing and distribution of breastfeeding materials and also recruit and accept referrals for the WIC Program. Also, this employee will provide individual and group breastfeeding education; maintain appropriate records and reports; work collaboratively with the WIC Program and other community projects. This employee is required to complete all training requirements that include in state travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Performs duties that may include:)

• Provides education/demonstration/educational activities on breastfeeding practices to clients, families/communities and/or staff as needed.
• Maintain community outreach with area hospitals to promote and support best practices in breastfeeding.
• Demonstrate breastfeeding equipment and techniques.
• Demonstrate set-up and break down of multiple types of breast pumps.
• Attend and participate in monthly meetings.
• Maintain contact via telephone with pregnant and breastfeeding women. Breastfeeding Peer educators see women in the WIC Clinics and area hospitals and also have contact by telephone.
• Conduct breastfeeding classes via Zoom and/or other video platforms as well as in person as needed.
• Document all contacts with the pregnant and/or breastfeeding woman within the MIWIC data base according to standards.
• Completes and maintains monthly reports both written and electronic as required.
• Meets all document deadlines as required.
• Identify situations outside the Scope of Practice and refer as appropriate in a timely manner.
• May require travel to multiple offices and sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Items needed to start and/or keep position. Candidate has:)

• Proven ability to be an effective team member.
• Successful experience of breastfeeding an infant 6 months or more.

JOB PREREQUISITES: (Candidate has:)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accept responsibility for carrying out required tasks.
• Skilled in computers and software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of the Internet and the use of Web forms and Web based programs.
• Knowledge of modem office practices and procedures.
• Skilled in maintaining records.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn assigned new tasks.
• Possess a valid Michigan Drivers' License and have valid Michigan State Auto Insurance.
• Must possess reliable transportation with full time access.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have successfully breastfed at least one infant 6 months or more and have the passion and drive to assist pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Multilingual (English/ Arabic and/or English/Bengali and/or English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• Current or previous experience with WIC a plus.

INDEPENDENT ACTION: Requires the ability to work independently.

Salary: $15.50 hourly

Employment Type: Part-Time without benefits

Work Hours: 24 hrs. weekly

Classification: Non-Exempt

Open Position(s): 1

Benefits: N/A

Application Deadline: March 30, 2024.

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