Job Information
Paygrade: TPW. The pay range for this position is set at $15-$16.50/hr (based on education). In order to qualify for this position, you must have 6 months of breastfeeding experience & be a current or previous WIC participant (in any state, not just GA WIC).
Description of Duties
Under general supervision, provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant/breastfeeding mothers, including on-going breastfeeding education and/or counseling on the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers to breastfeeding and how to start breastfeeding successfully. Assists in teaching prenatal breastfeeding classes for WIC participants and provides individual breastfeeding education as needed. Maintains a caseload of WIC pregnant/breastfeeding mothers, and uses proper and consistent documentation for peer counselor contacts in the database system.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Has previously breastfed for at least 6 months. Current or previous WIC participant. Preferred Qualifications: Previous Peer Counseling experience, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), Bi-lingual in English & Spanish.
Additional Information
GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. Required education credentials, license(s), certification(s) and/or registration(s) must be submitted prior to employment. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. GNR PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our employment practices. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following: Pre-Employment Drug & Medical Screening, Fingerprint Criminal Record Investigation & Reference Checks.
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