Job Summary:

The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor serves as a positive role model with good parenting and breastfeeding skills for women and their families who are potentially eligible for the Special Food Supplemental Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program). The incumbent will facilitate classes, provide information and materials, and act as resource for clients on breastfeeding experiences and issues. Provides counseling and support, makes referrals to health care providers, and maintains records for program evaluation.

Specifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be current or past recipient of WIC Program benefits and have successfully breastfed at least one infant. Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills required. Proficiency in the English language required as well as a second language, preferably Spanish.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

WIH Internal Posting Period:9/3/2025 - 9/12/2025