Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Broken Bow WIC Peer
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Job Summary:
The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provides basic information and education about breastfeeding using their own experiences with breastfeeding and utilizing the WIC program. You will encourage breastfeeding and provide a positive environment for new mothers. You will report to the Director.
Primary Tasks:
- Serve as clinical expert for lactation and breastfeeding for Choctaw Nation WIC participants, provide education on common misinformation, and address concerns of expectant mothers.
- Contact prenatal and breastfeeding participants monthly either by phone, mail, or in-person visit.
- Provide anticipatory guidance and motivational breastfeeding education materials to prenatal participants.
- Counsel prenatal and breastfeeding participants on a one-to-one basis to help them avoid common breastfeeding problems, by phone or in person.
- Provide thorough documentation of each counseling session.
- Complete referrals on an as needed basis.
- Make hospital and home visits upon request of new mothers, including after hours if requested by the participant.
- Provide support and information to breastfeeding mothers who may need help and encourage them to continue breastfeeding while working or going to school.
- Teach the techniques for cleaning and assembly of breast pumps and the expression and storage of breast milk.
- Perform other responsibilities as may be required.
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
MINIMUM
- High School diploma or equivalent
- To have been a breastfeeding mom
- Former or current WIC participant Willingness to obtain Certified Breastfeeding Educator certification.
TARGET
- High School diploma or equivalent
- To have been a breastfeeding mom for six [6] months or longer
- Former or current WIC participant
- Willingness to obtain Certified Breastfeeding Educator certification
