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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Sagility·Lee, Florida

$7 - $50/hr·Part Time·Hybrid·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

Provide basic breastfeeding information, encouragement, and support to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Manage a caseload of clients through telephone, home, clinic, and hospital visits while documenting all contacts.

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  • 08/13/2026 12:00
  • AM
  • Pay
  • Grade:
  • Non-Merit
  • Grade
  • Salary: $7.25 - $50.00
  • Hourly
  • Time
  • Type:
  • Part time
  • Health
  • Department:
  • Kentucky
  • River
  • District
  • Health
  • Department
  • Summary: If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Zola Stacy at zola.stacy@ky.gov.

Description

  • A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a contracted part-time, variable hour paraprofessional (support person) who provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
  • Provider
  • CREDENTIALS: The Breastfeeding
  • Peer
  • Counselor must meet all of the following listed qualifications: A contemporary/cohort/equal to the woman to whom she will be providing information and support. This may include having the ability to speak another language such as Spanish. Has been or currently is a WIC participant. Has successfully breastfed an infant for 6 months or longer and is an advocate for breastfeeding. Has the ability to work independently at home; Has basic computer skills in the use of email and common Word documents. Has the ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and other health department staff. Has reliable transportation; and Is readily accessible by phone.
  • SCOPE of
  • WORK:
  • The
  • Breastfeeding
  • Peer
  • Counselor will: Complete all modules of the USDA Breastfeeding Curriculum Training. The Peer Counselor Supervisor will document and maintain on file the successful completion of the modules. Demonstrate the ability to work with pregnant and breastfeeding women as observed by the Peer Counselor Supervisor. Communicate effectively with Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Supervisor, local health department staff, clients, and other peer counselors, as appropriate. Receive an assigned caseload of pregnant and breastfeeding WIC mothers and maintains caseload number appropriate for population served. Contact the mothers per established protocol found in the WIC and Nutrition Manual. Provide counseling by telephone, home visit, clinic visit and/or hospital visit per the Breastfeeding. Peer Counselor protocols and individual client's needs and is available outside of clinic hours. Provide basic breastfeeding information and support such as; the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, establishing breastfeeding, etc. Assists clients in preventing and handling common breastfeeding problems and concerns. Maintain and protect client confidentiality. Document all contacts made with clients per the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor protocol in the WIC and Nutrition Manual. Operate within the Scope of Practice for a Breastfeeding peer Counselor. See Scope of Practice for WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in the WIC and Nutrition Manual. Refer identified breastfeeding problems or other health issues to appropriate health professional (e.g., IBCLC, CLC, LC, Registered Dietitian/Certified Nutritionist, nurse, etc) per Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Protocol. Other referrals may be provided per Breastfeeding Peer Counselor protocols. Terminate clients from the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program after three (3) documented unsuccessful attempts to contact, once the client is no longer breastfeeding or the client wishes not to participate in the program. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Requirements

Must be a current or former WIC participant who has successfully breastfed an infant for at least 6 months. Requires basic computer skills, reliable transportation, and the ability to complete USDA Breastfeeding Curriculum Training.

  • Case Management
  • Confidentiality
  • Documentation
  • Client Communication
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Patient Referrals
  • Spanish Language
  • Breastfeeding Counseling

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$7 - $50/hr
Locations
Lee, Florida; Wolfe County, Kentucky
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Aug 13, 2026
Application
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Sagility

Sagility is the foremost expert in healthcare operations with over 25 years of experience across the entire value chain—upstream, midstream, and downstream. We combine deep domain expertise, tech-led transformation, and trusted collaboration to help healthcare organizations...

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IndustryOperations Consulting
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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