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Georgia Department of Public Health

Hourly BF Peer Counselor - WIC

marietta, GA

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Job Title

Para-Professional Breastfeeding Services

Job Description

We Offer: Exceptional learning and growth opportunities Flexibility within our core operating hours of Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm Employee recognition program Worksite Wellness activities Diverse workforce

Purpose of the Position: Under direct supervision, provides limited para-professional breastfeeding services to clients and their families. Assists with breastfeeding classes for WIC participants. Provides individual, basic breastfeeding education and counseling in the WIC clinic and outside of the WIC clinic. Follows all Loving Support and Cobb and Douglas WIC Guidelines in maintaining caseload and documenting participant contacts. Issues and logs breast pumps within WIC and Loving Support Policy. Participates in monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties. This job description may be changed at any time Essential functions (include, but are not limited to): Receives and maintains a caseload of WIC mothers 2-3 participants per hour worked Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers Breastfeeding Benefits, Breastfeeding Common Barriers… Assists with WIC clinic prenatal, breastfeeding classes and support groups

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience in a social services-related position Must be a current or former WIC participant who has breastfed a minimum of six months Enthusiastic about breastfeeding and supporting moms Available to work up to 29 hours per week Reliable transportation Basic computer skills

Salary Information

$18.00 Hourly | up to 29 hours/week | Part-time (No Benefits)

Additional Information

VOTED ONE OF ATLANTA'S HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS Thank you for your interest in CDPH. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: CDPH has adopted the Council on Linkages Core Competency for Public Health Professionals. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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marietta, GA, 30064, US

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