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Job description
WIC Peer Counselor
This is an extra help position expected to work 10-12 hours per week; schedule may vary based on business need. Under close supervision provides education, information, support and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding women to meet their breastfeeding goals.
Work is performed in a standard office environment and off-site facilities; local hospital; light physical demands; frequent use of a personal computer; Ability to lift 20 lbs. Must be available to clients by phone when they need assistance, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have participated in the WIC program and breastfed one or more children for a minimum of six (6) months.
Completion of USDA Loving Support Peer Counselor Training within 6 weeks of hiring.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of nutrition and child development. Reporting and documenting of child safety concerns. Principles of record keeping and records management. Business and personal computers, and standard software applications.
Skills in: Entering data into a computer system with speed and accuracy. Interacting with people of all social, economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Maintaining accurate records. Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers. Following verbal and written instructions.
Ability to: Learn and follow County policies and procedures. Learn applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering WIC nutritional health programs. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings. Attend breastfeeding training as required by management and/or grant deliverables.
Behaviors: Regular, reliable attendance. Collaborate to effectively convey information, active listening, and engage in constructive dialogue. Adaptability, adjusting to changing needs, embracing new challenges. Initiative, proactively seeking solutions, taking ownership of tasks. Professionalism, professional demeanor, respectful communication, follow-through.
Lewis County is an equal opportunity employer that provides access, free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by law in employment or provisions of services.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Worksite address
chehalis, WA, 98532, US
Who can apply
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