Hourly WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Description
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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents.
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career.
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.
As an Hourly WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor within the Whitfield County WIC Departmentat the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting the lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Location: Whitfield County WIC Department in Dalton, GA.This is an hourly position that works up to a maximum of 16 hours per week.
Job Responsibilities
Under immediate to general supervision, provides limited paraprofessional social services to clients and their families
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides individual breastfeeding education in the WIC clinic as needed.
- Provides ongoing breastfeeding education and/or counseling to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and/or hospital visits at scheduled intervals as determined by the local WIC Program.
- Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers which includes education on the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and how to start breastfeeding successfully.
- Uses proper and consistent documentation for peer counselor contacts in a computer data base.
- Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings and online breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Must have experience using the Peer Counselor Database system.
- Must have two (2) years of WIC Peer Counselor experience.
- Must be a current or former WIC participant who has exclusively breastfed at least one child a minimum of six (6) months.
- Must be enthusiastic about breastfeeding.
- Must have a strong desire to help mothers enjoy a positive breastfeeding experience.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must have a telephone and be willing to accept phone calls at home.
- Must be able to assist moms with breastfeeding in assigned WIC Clinics.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Additional Information
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.
All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.
As an employee of CBH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at www.nghd.org.
The CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.