What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-PT position at Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County...?
JOB SUMMARY
Position Title: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Program: WIC
Classification: Non-Exempt/Part-Time
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides basic breastfeeding information such as benefits and position/latch
- Maintains regular, ongoing contact with pregnant participants to encourage breastfeeding initiation
- Addresses common barriers to breastfeeding success
Breastfeeding Support
- Provides support to new mothers and helps them prevent and address common breastfeeding concerns
- Maintains regular, ongoing contact with breastfeeding participants to empower them on their breastfeeding journey
- Issues breast pumps and provide instruction
Classes and Support Groups
- Assists with/leads breastfeeding classes for pregnant participants
- Facilitates support groups for breastfeeding participants
Outreach
- Provides program information to community partners
- Attend community events to promote breastfeeding and increase awareness of the peer counseling program
Referrals
- Yields care to WIC nutritionists, dietitians, or certified lactation counselors, according to scope of practice
- Provides referrals to lactation consultants, medical providers, and public health programs in the community
Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Personal experience of breastfeeding at least one baby required (does not have to be currently breastfeeding)
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- WIC participation (current or previous) preferred
**Please see attached for full job description**
We value our team by uniting our employees with our mission. We offer a strong purpose with compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered:
- Sign-on Bonus, only available for external candidates
- Benefits: 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
- Generous number of PTO Days banked annually
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program
Equal Employment Opportunity
CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
