WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Northwell Health · New Hyde Park, New York, US
Job Description Promotes breastfeeding with women and their families by providing emotional support, instruction and general information. Job Responsibility...
Job description
Job Description Promotes breastfeeding with women and their families by providing emotional support, instruction and general information. Job Responsibility: 1.Provides emotional support to mothers and significant others through personal counseling. 2.Provides mothers with advice on normal breastfeeding and related problem avoidance. 3.Provides general information on the effect of foods, medications and home remedies on lactation within training guidelines. 4.Advocates breastfeeding to the community. 5.Understands and addresses related cultural attitudes and practices. 6.Assists in teaching breastfeeding classes. 7.Provides information and additional help sources to nursing mothers. 8.Participates in peer support groups. 9.Obtains verbal permission for physical interaction with baby and/or mother. 10.Maintains current records and practices confidentiality. 11.Refers appropriate questions and issues to the breastfeeding coordinator. 12.Assists in recruiting breastfeeding peer counselor candidates. 13.Attends related meeting and public forums. 14.Performs related duties as required. Job Qualification: *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good fait...