Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Outreach Worker) South Nutrition Center
- Nivel de experiencia
- Entry
- Tipo de empleo
- Tiempo completo
- Especialización
- Behavioral health
Sobre el puesto
Posting number: HEA08846
Department: Health
Job classification: Office Support Representative Senior
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Health
The Women Infants and Children (WIC) program operated by the Metro Public Health Department of Davidson County (MPHD) offers a broad range of innovative nutrition services to improve the health of vulnerable families. Nashville WIC participants receive vital child health and development education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food benefits from compassionate and culturally competent staff. Davidson County WIC is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join the team and help promote breastfeeding among pregnant and post-partum women.
If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at .
Responsibilities
- Provide group or individual breastfeeding counseling to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers.* Identify and implement appropriate intervention for breastfeeding women.* Coordinate participant care with WIC nutrition staff.* Provide appropriate referrals.* Maintain breastfeeding contact logs.* Assist WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion.* Maintain breastfeeding pumps and supplies inventory.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED. Must have Personal Lactation experience. (Personal lactation is federally required as a minimum of 1 baby breastfed for at least 6 months).