WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Overview

Brief Description The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provides mother-to-mother support in breastfeeding goals to WIC participants during pregnancy and after delivery.

• Builds relationships with WIC participants so they are familiar with peer counseling program and it's benefits.
• Gathers and manages referrals to create a calendar plan for participant contacts, as per Peer Counselor Work Expectations.
• Provides basic breastfeeding support before and after delivery.
• Problem solves WIC participant concerns within scope of practice.
• Consistently exhibits Moses Lake Community Health Center's Service Standards with patients and co-workers.
• Consistently contributes to a work environment that is supportive and values the contributions of everyone.

• Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communication skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge typically acquired through completion of a high school program.
• Job duties require specific knowledge of WIC program and Loving Support training curriculum processes and practices, typically learned "on the job", or which may include a series of training sessions that would comprise a few weeks if done consecutively.
• Ability to read and speak Spanish and/or Russian is required.
• Must have reliable transportation for home visits and provide documentation of auto insurance and valid driver's license as required.
• Travel between work sites required is required as needed.

We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary health care services for the entire community. MLCHC continually transforms our health care delivery system to improve the health of the communities we serve.

If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a collegial environment, serve others and learn new skills join us at Moses Lake Community Health Center where caring, welcoming, helpful, professional behaviors are the norm, not the exception.

• 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution
• Dental
• Medical/Vision
• Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 8.5 Paid holidays per year
• Accrual based (PTO) paid time off per MLCHC policy

For additional information contact:

Human Resources

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