Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Community Health Education at Nemours in Milford, Delaware

Job Description:

Nemours is seeking a part time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for our Nemours Pediatrics, Milford location. This is a 20 hour per week position. A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a support person who gives basic breastfeeding education, support and encouragement to WIC eligible pregnant and/or breastfeeding mothers within designated Nemours primary care offices. The breastfeeding peer counselor demonstrates behaviors that model the standards of behavior, core values and mission statement for the organization.

Qualifications:

• Has breastfed at least one baby (does not have to be currently breastfeeding)
• Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and willing to share their experiences and knowledge with pregnant women and new mothers.
• Can work at least 20 hours per week. Most working hour will be during clinic hours Monday-Thursday from 8-2. (With some weekend availability as needed to answer calls from families or to attend community events)
• Has a phone and willing to use to communicate with participants as needed.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or Haitian Creole/English)
• High School Diploma
• BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days from your start date

• Attends breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor offered by WIC Coordinator.
• The WIC PC will be available by phone outside usual 8-5 working hours, utilize a cellular phone to counsel, educate by telephone and n-person at the Nemours Practice sites.
• Provide services to at least 15 pregnant or breastfeeding mothers per week at their primary care practices.
• Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers and getting a good start with breastfeeding. She also helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
• Respects each participant by keeping information strictly confidential.
• Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC participants.
• Participate in related outreach activities assigned by the Lactation and WIC program such as health fairs and open house celebrations.
• Refers mothers, according to clinic-established protocols.
• Attends and assist with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support group.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate.
• Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that are provided by the supervisor.
• May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.