Peer Counselor - Public Health - WIC

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Peer Counselor assists helping WIC clients to successfully breastfeed their babies. Work involves providing instruction in proper breastfeeding techniques and supplying any needed equipment. Employee is responsible for regular follow up to ensure mothers have the assistance they need.

Examples of Duties

Teaches classes on how to breastfeed and the advantages of breastfeeding.

Counsels breastfeeding clients either in person or over the phone regarding breastfeeding.

Provide support and follow-up to breastfeeding mothers.

Gather and assess information from WIC clients and determine their breastfeeding needs.

Responsible to follow up regularly with the client until the client no longer needs assistance.

Interact with client and document on assessment forms the needs and progress of the client.

Maintain inventory of breast feeding material and supplies.

May require availability to assist breastfeeding participants outside of normal business hours and locations.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Must complete 20 hours of peer counselor training within the first 30 days of employment.

Must have participated as a WIC breastfeeding mom.

Cannot be a licensed or credentialed health professional such as International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Registered Dietician (RD), or nurse.

Supplemental Information

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Candidate will occasionally have to work outside of regular business hours.

The position requires travel to all Denton County WIC locations.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Denton County

• 940-349-3088

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