About Job

General Statement of Duties

Support, Empower, and Uplift—One Mother at a Time
Franklin County is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our WIC team. In this vital role, you’ll provide guidance, encouragement, and real-life support to new and expectant mothers—drawing from your own breastfeeding experience to help others navigate their journey with confidence. If you’re passionate about maternal and infant health, and ready to make a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to have you as part of our mission to nurture families from the very beginning.

Compensation:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $38,102-$39,055
**To Be Determined Based on Experience and Qualifications**

Benefits:

Franklin County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity. Benefit options include medical and dental insurance; elective supplemental insurance options such as short-term disability, vision, and voluntary term life; local government retirement; 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution (no employee match required); generous paid leave that includes 13 county-observed paid holidays per year; an employee wellness program inclusive of a county sponsored gym and an employee assistance program.
For more information about Franklin County benefit options please click here.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Looking for an individual that can work both independently as well as with a team performing a variety of tasks. This employee will perform a variety of office assistant tasks as a generalist in support of administrative, program or technical operations. Employees perform a variety of ongoing work functions that include a variety of records, reports and filing activities, public contact, office equipment operation, composition, and other general office duties. Work requires a knowledge and use of applicable office equipment systems and related technology. In addition this person will work with all breastfeeding moms in the WIC Department. They will provide education during pregnancy on the pros and cons of breastfeeding infants. After delivery, they will serve as support for breastfeeding moms. Must have good communication skills and ability to deal tactfully with public by telephone as well as in person. Must attend NC WIC approved Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training and breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor. Received a caseload of WIC clients and makes routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned. Give basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including advising about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers and getting a good start with breastfeeding. Also helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns. The employee must respect each client by keeping information strictly confidential. Keeps accurate records of all contact made with each client and completes a monthly activity report that is shared with the Program Manager.

Desirable Education and Experience

Must have a high school diploma. Must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License. Must have at least 6 weeks of personal experience breastfeeding.

Other Information

The following are immunizations that we require for all employees prior to the first date of employment:

Two step TST (skin test) If you have had a negative TST within the last 12 months, you must have another one completed prior to employment

Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella given at least 28 days apart or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease

Hepatitis B series: Either evidence of 3 doses; signed declination form or lab evidence of immunity

Evidence of Tdap vaccine

Evidence of varicella immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of varicella given at least 28 days apart or a history of varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease.