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: CRATER HQ: Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties: The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. Come work where the blend of small-town charm, natural beauty, and affordable living is at your disposal. The area offers a relaxed pace of life and a welcoming community that has a deep investment in the people who live here. The Crater Health District is mission-driven and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve: Petersburg, Prince George, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Emporia, Greensville, Sussex, and Surry. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in the Crater Health District! Breastfeeding Peer Counselors (BFPCs) promote breastfeeding among WIC participants, health care workers, and the community. They attend breastfeeding trainings to grow their knowledge and skills. They operate within the BFPC scope of practice as defined in the WIC...