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Job Description
Requirements
MOS Codes: None
Education and Experience : High School Diploma, (GED) or higher, and is a current or past WIC breastfeeding participant that has successfully breastfed or expressed breastmilk for at least one baby.
Licenses and Certificates : Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, promotes breastfeeding as the optimal method of infant feeding among WIC participants.
Typical Duties
Provides information and promotes breastfeeding. Involves: Provides information and promotes the advantages of breastfeeding to WIC participants. Counsels pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers on a one-to-one basis by telephone or by in-person on the techniques and benefits of breastfeeding enabling mothers to avoid common breastfeeding problems. Addresses concerns and corrects misinformation that may prevent a pregnant woman from breastfeeding. Conducts or assists with group classes, prenatal and postnatal, on the advantages of breastfeeding and how to avoid common breastfeeding problems. Answers questions and illustrates techniques based upon scripts and videos. Identifies breastfeeding experiences that are not the norm and makes appropriate referral. Evaluates and identifies breastfeeding issues that may require continuous follow-up. Documents WIC client follow-up contact and progress information. Works with Breastfeeding Coordinator and/or Lactation Consultant in development and implementation of promotional ideas. Serves as a resource on breastfeeding issues for clients, WIC staff and the community. Assists in training of new Peer Counselors. Assesses need for breast pumps and issues in accordance with state and local agency policies and procedures. Records and documents all counseling and referrals according to WIC state and local guidelines.
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Employment is predicated on continuation of state/federal funding.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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