Peer, Breastfeeding

Job description

Description LOCATION: Wayne County Health Department - Belleville, MI 48111 POSITION SUMMARY: The employee in this position will coordinate breastfeeding outreach services, representing the Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services to the public. The employee will assist in the marketing and distribution of breastfeeding materials and also recruit and accept referrals for the WIC Program. Also, this employee will provide individual and group breastfeeding education; maintain appropriate records and reports; work collaboratively with the WIC Program and other community projects. This employee is required to complete all training requirements that include in state travel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Provides education/demonstration/educational activities on breastfeeding practices to clients, families/communities and/or staff as needed. - Maintain community outreach with area hospitals to promote and support best practices in breastfeeding. - Demonstrate breastfeeding techniques and set-up & break down of multiple types of breast pumps. - Attend and participate in monthly meetings. - Maintain contact via telephone with pregnant and breastfeeding women. Breastfeeding Pee...