WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

About Santo Domingo:

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 20 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.

About Our Work Environment:

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• And is community service driven

We offer generous vacation, affordable medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

BASIC PURPOSE:

Incumbent is responsible to promote and educate WIC prenatal and breastfeeding moms on benefits of breastfeeding, and support breastfeeding throughout the duration after a mom chooses to breastfeed. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in all aspects of WIC operation including but not limited to; Client confidentiality, documenting/recording of all contacts with Clients and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all WIC Clients. Responsible for attending local, regional, and national WIC in-service /training including nutrition education, breastfeeding and other training needed to ensure adequate and efficient operation of the WIC Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED, and 1 year experience in WIC.
• Must be either breastfeeding or have prior experience as a breastfeeding mom.
• Must be a current or former WIC Participant (Client).
• Advanced computer skills i.e., Micro Soft Office.
• Fluent in Kewa Keres language (Preferred).
• Must be enrolled in Santo Domingo Pueblo.
• Must have excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills.
• Must possess leadership/team building skills and abilities to work cooperatively with other program personnel and willingness to institute best professional practices.
• Some travel may be required.
• Extended working hours, including weekends, may be required.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check, MVR check, and new hire drug screening.
• Valid driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.

Are you ready to join our Team?

If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.