*Updated - This position is now a temporary part-time position.
General Description:
A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Qualifications:
Has breastfeed at least one baby ( Does not have to be currently breastfeeding)
Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience.
Can work about 15 hours a week.
Has a telephone and is willing to make phone calls from home.
Has reliable transportation.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Training:
Attends a series of breastfeeding classes ( may bring nursing baby under 6 months)
Observes other peer counselors or breastfeeding experts helping mothers breastfeed
Reads assigned books or materials about breastfeeding.
Supervision:
The peer counselor is supervised by the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator
