16 Jobs
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM BELKNAP-MERRIMACK COUNTIES is Hiring a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Near Northwood, NH
Are you looking for a flexible schedule and to make a difference in your community? Do you have a passion for helping others?
You'll join a team of talented and passionate people who are motivated to make our community as strong and resilient as possible.HOURS: Up to 14 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Position SummaryThe Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who is responsible for providing basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers
Position Responsibilites
- Provides information, benefits, and reasons to breastfeed to pregnant and post-partum women in accordance with Agency policies and procedures and the USDA Breastfeeding Training Curriculum.
- Counsels WIC prenatal and breastfeeding women at WIC clinics through face-to face counseling, telephone support, or through breastfeeding classes and support groups.
- Adheres to WIC USDA Breastfeeding Training Curriculum and NH Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program requirements.
- Refers breastfeeding problems, questions or concerns that are beyond existing level of knowledge, scope of practice or require immediate attention to the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Coordinator (DBE) or nutritionist who is a CLC.
- Oversees a caseload of WIC participants and makes routine contact with all participants assigned by local agency Breastfeeding Coordinator.
- Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including discussing the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and how to establish early successful breastfeeding. Also helps women prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns within scope of practice.
- Attends clinics to provide in-person services to assist participants with breastfeeding needs as well as contacting participants by phone on days not scheduled for clinics.
- Contacts postpartum women electing to breastfeed after delivery by phone or by office appointment to assist in breastfeeding initiating questions and concerns, provide information and support, encourage the continuance of breastfeeding and to respond to any breastfeeding concerns or problems.
- Arranges follow-up contacts in accordance with schedule outlined in the NH Policy and Procedure Manual and as needed and indicated by WIC participants to provide necessary support and information to encourage a successful breastfeeding experience.
- Refers mothers to the local agency breastfeeding coordinator, DBE, lactation consultant, health care provider, or other community support program, according to local agency protocol and scope of practice.
- Maintains accurate records of all contacts and completes weekly activity worksheets documenting paper record information into the StarLINC System for WIC in a timely manner.
- Recognizes incompatible counseling relationships and reports these to supervisor.Assists WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects, such as World Breastfeeding Week and other duties as assigned.
- Issues electric and manual breast pumps per NH Breast Pump Distribution policy. Performs pump follow up, tracking and documentation of participant follow up per protocol.
- Attends required Agency meetings with supervisor and other peers, WIC BFPC monthly staff meetings, as scheduled, and required in person clinic days.
- Attends state sponsored breastfeeding peer counseling meetings, special conferences or in-services on breastfeeding to increase knowledge and skills.
- Completes required WIC Breastfeeding Training Curriculum, WIC Works Breastfeeding Promotion module, “Peer Counselor Competency Checklist”, other Agency required training and any required updates.
- Reads breastfeeding books, educational materials, and self-study modules as recommended by the local or state agency breastfeeding coordinator.
- Be committed to the Agency's Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Express courtesy and willingness to assist others while providing positive, prompt, and quality assistance to all CAPBM stakeholders.
- Maintain adequate knowledge of all CAPBM programs to make referrals to other CAPBM programs beneficial to the participant.
- Maintain professional boundaries with all current, past, and prospective clients, and maintain the confidentiality of clients and staff per CAPBM policy and procedure. Adhere strictly to the confidentiality of clients, co-workers, and internal business information.
- Present a professional and positive image as a representative of CAPBM.
- Follow established policies and procedures and comply with all safety requirements.
- Communicate proactively with the supervisor regarding workflow, problems, suggestions, etc.
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment; and attend team and staff meetings as scheduled.
- Be punctual for scheduled work, use time appropriately, and complete work in a timely fashion with minimal errors.
- Six months of related experience
- Currently or has been a successful breastfeeding mother that has participated in the WIC program.
- Ability to be sensitive to the cultural diversity of WIC participants.
- Ability to provide peer counseling activities in a courteous, professional, and non-judgmental manner.
- Ability to work independently outside of the WIC clinic setting.
- Ability to use computer and office software applications.
- High school diploma or equivalency credential required.
- Successful completion of criminal record check.
- Valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation for required travel.
Community Action program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Summary
Full Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$86k-107k (estimate)
05/28/2024
06/13/2024
bm-cap.org
CONCORD, NH
200 - 500
1965
JEANNE AGRI
$10M - $50M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
Related Companies
About COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM BELKNAP-MERRIMACK COUNTIES
The Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. (CAPBMCI, CAPBM, CAP-BM, BMCAP) is a New Hampshire-based 501(c)(3) private, nonprofit organization. The agency was established in 1965 under the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Act of 1964. Under this Act, over twelve hundred Community Action Agencies (CAA) were established nationwide. The primary mission of the organization is to work with low-income families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities to assist them in their efforts to become or remain financially and socially independent. The Agency accomplished this task ...
by providing a broad array of services that are locally defined, planned, and managed. The agency sponsors and manages seventy-three (73) programs designed to meet the needs of children, families, single parents, and the elderly. Without the services provided by our agency, many local residents would be without a means to provide for their basic needs, including food and shelter. The agency is funded by Federal, State, county, and local funds (37 cities and towns in Belknap and Merrimack Counties). The agency receives United Way grants, foundation and charitable grant funds, fees for service, private business donations, and donations from individuals. Community Action Program, Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. TDD/TTY Access: RELAY NH 1 800 735-2964
More
Show Less
The job skills required for Breastfeeding Peer Counselor include Confidentiality, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Breastfeeding Peer Counselor positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Head Nurse - CCU that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. You can explore the career advancement for a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
Similar Jobs
Popular Articles
