Job Posting
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Door County Public Health Dept.

The Door County Public Health Department has an opening for a part time contracted Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. Responsibilities include providing basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers enrolled in the WIC Program. A qualified applicant will have successfully breastfed at least one infant for at least six months, and be a self-motivated individual who is excited about breastfeeding. This position will average 7 hours per week.

The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor must meet the following listed qualifications:

Be a contemporary/cohort/equal to the woman to whom she will be providing information and support


Has breastfed at least one baby for six (6) months or longer within the past 7 years, and is an advocate for breastfeeding


Has the ability to work independently at home


Has reliable transportation


Be readily accessible by phone


Has basic computer skills


Has the ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and other health department staff


Completion of a 3–Day Peer Counselor Training is required. (October)


Must obtain LLC in order to become a contracted worker with the Public Health Dept


Past or current WIC participant is desired

　

Resumes should be sent to: Teresa Mertens, WIC Director

Door County Public Health Department

421 Nebraska St

Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Resumes will be accepted until 4:30 P.M. on August 29^th, 2016.

Contact Door Co WIC for more information at 920-746-2237 or WIC@co.door.wi.us