Counselor, Breastfeeding Peer

Southeastern Michigan Health Association

Charter Township of Clinton, MI

$19 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Description:

LOCATION: Macomb County Health Department - Clinton Township, MI 48036

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the WIC Program Manager and under the direction of the WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator, this paraprofessional support person will provide basic breastfeeding education and encouragement to WIC families at various Macomb County locations, to help them meet their breastfeeding goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Counsels and educates pregnant and breastfeeding women enrolled in the WIC Program by telephone, virtually or in person, from the WIC clinic or approved alternate work site.
Maintains a caseload of clients who request breastfeeding information and assistance, and makes routine periodic contacts
Provides close contact and follow-up to clients during the early post-partum period
Refers complex breastfeeding issues or problems which are beyond the scope of the peer counselor’s knowledge or skills to the WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator, or alternate breastfeeding professional or health care provider
Assists in teaching breastfeeding classes or support groups to WIC clients
Teaches use, cleaning and assembly of breast pumps; expression and storage of human milk; and participates in the breast pump loan and issuance program in the WIC program
Enters client contact data and education in the MI-WIC system; may schedule appointments and issue benefits when appropriate
Participates in WIC staff meetings and communicates information to WIC staff as needed
Participates in breastfeeding training, workshops and conferences as required and thereafter as appropriate
Bends, stoops and reaches in order to retrieve documents, educational materials, and breastfeeding supplies
Lifts, moves and carries equipment and supplies that weigh up to 25 pounds
Be available outside normal business hours.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and a registered and insured automobile for transportation as needed
Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without, reasonable accommodation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent
Has breastfed at least one (1) infant for at least six (6) months
Possess basic knowledge of the WIC program and the unique characteristics of the population it serves
Basic computer skills, including MS Office Suite, Google Office Suite, saving and accessing documents, chat and e-mail
Effective organizational skills
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality requirements and to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

Salary: $19.00 hourly

Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits or Part-time without Benefits

Classification: Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
401a & 403b
Long Term Disability
Employee assistance program
Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, & Sick time)
Retirement plan
Various Voluntary Benefit Options

Application Deadline: May 24, 2024.

Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.

** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**
** SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department. **
** SEMHA positions are grant funded and are contingent upon the continued support of the funding throughout the duration of the assignment. **Requirements: