Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Port Washington, WI

Part Time

Mid Level

Part Time/ Non- Exempt Position
20 Hours/ Week
Starting Pay: $19.29- $21.43

Job Summary
The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provides breastfeeding support and education to pregnant and post-partum women in the WIC program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodations to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

50% Breastfeeding Services:
Provides breastfeeding education, identifies breastfeeding complications, and offers support and referrals to Lactation Consultants and WIC staff. Teaches monthly prenatal or breastfeeding group classes. Leads annual World Breastfeeding Week celebration activities.

40% Client Services:
Introduces and builds supportive relationships with pregnant and breastfeeding moms who qualify for the WIC program. Initiates phone calls, text messages, in-person meetings to provide opportunities for breastfeeding education. Documents in participant’s electronic health record in real time with accuracy.

10% Administration:
Provides continuing education related to breastfeeding. Attends monthly staff meetings for WIC and the department. Attends outreach events to promote Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program. Participates in local and state Breastfeeding coalition meetings and activities.

0-100% Other Duties as Assigned:
Other duties as assigned (i.e.: emergency response)

Supervision Exercised
None
Minimum Education Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma required.
Requires personal experience with breastfeeding in the last five years at the time of hire.
Requires personal experience as a WIC participant.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
N/A

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

Spanish language skills desired.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Access to a motor vehicle and commitment to meet and maintain the County’s automobile insurance requirements.
Ability to apply time-management skills and ability to prioritize job-related activities.
Ability to work with diverse populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
Ability to communicate with persons of varying levels of education, understanding, and values.
Ability to accommodate flexible scheduling to address program needs.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Ozaukee County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
Periodic periods of standing or walking.

Work Environment

This position may be asked to work out of both Washington and Ozaukee County offices.

EOE / ADA Statement

Ozaukee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ozaukee County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including: health, dental, life, & vision insurance; free employee health clinic & Teladoc; paid holidays, vacation, & sick time; state of Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program; bonus opportunities; employee fitness room; wellness program & wellness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities; and more! Please note some that benefits offered are dependent on full-time/part-time status.

Ozaukee County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Ozaukee County also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

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