Position Title: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Base/Starting Salary: $12/hour
Salary Grade: S1 (Part-time or Full-Time)
Division: Health Promotion and Wellness
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Union Status: Non-Union

POSITION SUMMARY
A Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a support person who gives basic breastfeeding information, encouragement and support to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Provides no direct supervision to Health Department staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position is under the supervision of the assigned Nurse Manager, Health Promotion and Wellness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program, past or present.
• Personal experience with successfully breastfeeding at least one baby, past or present.
• Successful completion of the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor training curriculum designed for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates enthusiasm about encouraging and helping other mothers have a positive breastfeeding experience.
• Basic Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE ABILITIES

• The ability to sit, flex, stand, reach, and bend.
• The physical strength to lift, carry, and transport materials/equipment that are equivalent to thirty (30) pounds.
• Visual acuity, auditory ability, and clear written and verbal communication ability.
• Manual dexterity and the ability for data input into various computer programs.
• The ability to maintain professional behavior at all times.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must reside within St. Clair County, IL or be willing to relocate to St. Clair County within six (6) months from hire date.
• The ability to work necessary hours to meet the position requirements including evenings and/or weekends as assigned.
• May require provision of services at off-site locations.
• A valid Driver's License.
• A dependable automobile for use in position.
• Auto insurance in effect with minimum limits of liability of $300,000 Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage OR minimum split limits of liability of $100,000 Bodily Injury each accident, $300,000 Bodily Injury each policy year and $100,000 Property Damage each accident, as per County Policy.
• Adherence to all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to OSHA guidelines.
• Health Department employees:
  • Must be current on immunizations per CDC guidelines
  • Are required to have a TB test upon hire and separation of employment.
• All employees must adhere to the St. Clair County Personnel Code.
• Position contingent upon continued grant funding.