Job Information
BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers Breast Feeding Peer Counselor - Part-time in Brooklyn, New York
Breast Feeding Peer Counselor - Part-time
Brooklyn, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=408+Rockaway+Avenue+Brooklyn+NY+USA+11212)
Job Type
Part-time
Description
As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, you would be the paraprofessional support person giving basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, assisting with prenatal/breastfeeding groups and interacting with WIC staff to promote and support breastfeeding.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attends breastfeeding training classes to become peer counselor.
Receives Peer Counselor referrals and makes routine periodic contacts with assigned WIC prenatal or postpartum women.
Provide breastfeeding counseling to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone and at WIC or clinic visit at intervals outlines in peer counselor handbook.
Assists in-groups for pregnant or breastfeeding women as well as conduct breastfeeding workshops.
Available outside the usual 8-5 working schedule.
Keep mothers’ information strictly confidential
Keep accurate records of all contact made.
Attends monthly meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as assigned by the breastfeeding coordinator.
Attends in-service and other agency meetings
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma/GED.
Has previous breastfeeding experience.
Successfully completes the Peer Counselor Training Program through the local agency.
is a current or former WIC participant or is from the community served by the local agency.
exhibits good nurturing skills.
has consistent reliable access to a phone.
has access to transportation to keep program commitment.
projects enthusiasm for assisting other women.
Salary Description
$19 hourly
