WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Posting Begin Date: 2024/10/09

Posting End Date: 2024/10/16

Category: Health Education

Sub Category: Public Health

Work Type: Part Time Not Benefit Eligible

Location: Caldwell, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 17.74

Maximum Salary: 20.87

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

• Vision : A Healthier Southwest Idaho.

• Mission : To promote the health and wellness of those who live, work and play in Southwest Idaho.

• Values : Accountability, customer-focused, and teamwork influence the work we do and the difference we hope to make.

  Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, and Owyhee counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? Southwest District Health (SWDH) is recruiting a part-time (18 hours per week)Clinical Assistant (Breastfeeding Peer Counselor)to join the dedicated group of public health professionals in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and the Division of Family and Clinic Services.

  As aBreastfeeding Peer Counselorand public health employee, you will serve an active role in improving the health of your community. As part of a small, but mighty team, you will support new mothers in this exciting opportunity to promote healthy breastfeeding practices. You’ll share your breastfeeding expertise with pregnant and postpartum participants in the WIC program, while facilitating nurturing relationships that empower parents in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Southwest District Health (SWDH).

  This position requires the completion of the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training program within 6 months from the date of hire. To be eligible as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, you must have successfully breastfed at least one child for 6 months.

  If you crave team-oriented work, purpose, and work/life balance, perhaps it's time you considered a career with SWDH. We're all about shaking up the stereotype that working in government is dull. We're disruptors and innovators, all passionately sharing the same vision of making Southwest Idaho the best place to live, work, and play. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

  This is a part-time non-benefitted position for applicants looking to work less than 20 hours per week.

  This position may include a teleworking option from within Idaho.

  Typical Duties:

  Candidates must be able to complete the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and meet all the mandatory qualifications of the position.

• Interviews clients to assess breastfeeding understanding and challenges.

• Assists pregnant and post-partum participants in identifying personal barriers to breastfeeding and provides education to overcome them.

• Supports informed decision making.

• Develops breastfeeding support plans with participants.

• Promotes breastfeeding, offering support and education based on client needs.

• Delivers client-focused services in accordance with SWDH and Idaho WIC Program policy and procedures.

• Provides referrals to SWDH community resources.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to qualify for this position. All required experience and/or education must be listed under the work history section of this application OR on your resume and must include a detailed explanation of your roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer.

  To be eligible as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, you must have successfully breastfed at least one child for 6 months.

  Minimum Qualifications (MQ):

• Some Knowledge of health and nutrition need of adults and children, typically gained through either 2-4 relevant college courses, 6 months to 2 years of entry-level related work experience, or a combination of coursework and experience demonstrating the necessary knowledge.

• Approximately Six (6) months of related work experience in the following areas:

  • Interviewing and eliciting personal information

    • Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals

    • Recording information accurately and legibly

  MQ Specialty :

• Valid Driver’s License

• High School Diploma or equivalent

  Ideal Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities :

• Experience with breastfeeding

  Supplemental Information:

  Who May Apply

  Individuals who meet all the “MQ’s” and “MQ Specialties” listed above. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodation may be directed to the contact listed on this job posting.

  How to Apply

  Log in to your https://statecareers.idaho.gov/ account, find this job announcement and select the Apply Now button. Attach your most current resume and follow the promptings to complete the exam. Hit submit. Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

  The successful candidate will have a history and background supportive of the department's mission goal and be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and a criminal history background check to include fingerprints.

  SWDH is an equal opportunity employer and hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, age, or disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodation to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodation or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Human Resource Office at 208.455.5318.

  NOTICE: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.

  To learn more about Southwest District Health, please visit SWDH.id.gov .

  If you would like to become a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

  If you have questions about this position, please contact us at:

  Email: [email protected]

  Phone: 208.455.5318