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Job description
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Position Title: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Status: Part-Time Service Term: Permanent Program/Department: WIC - Location: Ephrata Other locations as assigned Reports to: Assistant Director - Number Supervised: n/a
Job Summary:
The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor will provide basic information and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding participants.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Breastfeeding Promotion
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
Attends 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 and Experience:
Personal experience of breastfeeding at least one baby required (does not have to be currently breastfeeding)
High school diploma or GED required
WIC participation (current or previous) preferred
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 / EAP Program / Life Insurance
Generous number of PTO Days banked annually
Paid Parental Leave
Statement of Commitment to Accountability
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County is committed to providing and maintaining a culture of accountability at every site, every day, and in every word, action, and program delivered by each employee.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, citizenship, veteran 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 shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
As an employer, CAP complies with the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and follows the applicable procedures ensuring employees are provided with the rights, protections, and reasonable accommodation required by law.
Work schedule is Monday - Thursday Scheduled to work 20 hours per week.
Worksite address
ephrata, PA, 17522, US
Who can apply
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