Breastfeeding Peer Counselors are NON-PROFESSIONAL WIC staff who have training in the basics of breastfeeding and who have experience breastfeeding their own babies. A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have breastfed at least one baby successfully for 6 months or longer in the past seven years.
• Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding, and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience.
• Is willing to carry a cell phone either provided, or provided a stipend for, by the health department to make and receive phone calls during and after hours.
• Have reliable transportation.

Application forms can be picked up at the Clay County Health Department or downloaded from our website at www.healthdept.org and www.healthdept.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Application-fillable-2022.pdf

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person