BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELOR (PART-TIME)

JOB To provide outreach, education and support to prenatal and postpartum women; to assist the WIC program staff with implementing activities which increase the number and duration of WIC participants who breastfeed. This position will be limited to the duration of available grant funding. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Assist with the management of the breastfeeding pump loan program. Position will establish relationships and maintain regular contact with prenatal and breastfeeding women who are enrolled in the program; will provide support and information to women who are enrolled in the breastfeeding program and will issue breastfeeding supplies to those enrolled in the program. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Graduation from high school or equivalency; must have breastfed previously or currently.

Special Requirements
Must complete the state approved Breastfeeding Peer Counselor training course.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. Bladen County reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Salary : $18