Elbert County Health Department

Elberton, Georgia

Hourly Salary: $15
Job Code: T1402 | Pay Grade: TPW | Part-Time

The Northeast Health District WIC Program is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support pregnant and breastfeeding women participating in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program in Elbert County. This is a part-time, hourly position that provides encouragement, education, and peer support to help families achieve their breastfeeding goals.

Working under the direction of the WIC Assistant Nutrition Services Director, the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor serves as a trusted resource by sharing personal breastfeeding experiences, providing basic breastfeeding education, offering encouragement, and connecting participants with additional resources when needed. This position plays an important role in promoting healthy beginnings for mothers and infants while supporting the mission of the WIC Program.

Job Responsibilities

• Counsels and gives breastfeeding information and support to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, including benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. Help breastfeeding mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns within the correct scope of practice.
• Completes peer counselor competency checklist, Northeast Health District required peer counselor training, and the state WIC office required Breastfeeding Training Curriculum prior to counseling participants alone.
• Receives a caseload of WIC participants and makes routine contact with all participants per WIC Program policy and procedures.
• Is available to WIC clients at clinic visits and by telephone during regular health department hours, weekends, holidays, and outside the standard 8am-5pm work schedule. May make home visits and hospital visits per WIC client request.
• Maintains accurate records of all contacts made with WIC participants by entering contact information in the GA-WIC and Peer Counselor Database systems per policy.
• Respects each client by keeping all participant information confidential.
• Refers WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to community resources as needed.
• Attends, assists and/or facilitates breastfeeding support groups and classes.
• Attends monthly breastfeeding peer counselor meetings.
• Assists WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects, such as World Breastfeeding Week, and duties as assigned by the Lead Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and WIC Assistant Nutrition Services Director.
• Issues breast pump and breastfeeding supplies as appropriate per WIC Program policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Has breastfed at least one baby for a minimum period of 6 months.
• Is a current or former WIC participant.
• Is available for working a minimum of 10 hours per week; must be available to work 8 hours in a designated Health Department each week. This is not a remote position.
• Has reliable transportation.
• Has good communication skills. Is able to read and write English.
• Has basic computer skills.

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• 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 the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a 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 yourself.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.