Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Job description

Title: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II Hiring Range: $15.00-$18.07: Pay Band: 2: Agency: Virginia Department of Health: Location: EASTERN SHORE-ACCOMACK-CEN: Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties: The Eastern Shore Health District proudly serves Northampton and Accomack counties. Our mission is to prevent illness and disease, protect the environment, and promote optimal health and emergency preparedness for everyone on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We are people of the community, for the community. Our vision is to drive Virginia's Eastern Shore to the peak of personal, environmental, and community health, setting an example for others to follow. We are seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to promote breastfeeding among WIC participants, health care workers and the community. The ideal candidate would attend local, regional, or state breastfeeding promotion and support training when possible. As well as operate within the BFPC scope of practice as defined in the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum. Participates in multidisciplinary team case conferencing to develop and implement WIC participant s...