Job Posting
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Door County Public Health Dept.
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 29th, 2016.