Breastfeeding Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering breastfeeding mothers in our community.



Key Responsibilities

  • Provide breastfeeding encouragement, information, and counsel to prenatal and breastfeeding participants.
  • Conduct support group meetings and assist the nutritionist with individual and group sessions.
  • Contact participants at predetermined intervals to provide counsel, encouragement, and information to maintain lactation.
  • Identify problems or potential problems necessitating referral to the nutritionist or WIC Designated Breastfeeding Expert.
  • Recruit participants to attend nutrition education classes.
  • Maintain logs of patient contacts and complete monthly activity reports.
  • Plan and participate in community outreach events for WIC participants.


Requirements

  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic human lactation, breastfeeding practices, positioning techniques, and breastfeeding management.
  • Have personal breastfeeding experience and the ability to instruct in a group and individual setting.
  • Be able to recognize problems related to breastfeeding and make appropriate referrals/interventions.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or former WIC participants preferred.
  • Breastfeeding Peer Counseling training via the most current USDA FNS Training Platform.


Please refer to the full job description for more details.



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