Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - WIC (Tomball Office)
Full Time
Tomball, TX 77375
Posted
Job description
Position Description
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Position Overview:
The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who promotes breastfeeding as the optimal method of infant feeding among WIC participants, both individually and in group settings. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor may be expected to work outside of the WIC Clinic environment, including making home or hospital visits to WIC clients. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor may assist the WIC Lactation Consultant and other WIC staff as assigned by Site Supervisor or Breastfeeding Promotion Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provides information and promotes breastfeeding to WIC participants and to the community.
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Counsels WIC participants individually to identify barriers and optimize their breastfeeding success by assessing, evaluating, addressing and following-up on WIC client breastfeeding issues effectively.
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Makes telephone follow ups with WIC breastfeeding participants to support breastfeeding and identify clients needing more advanced care.
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Shall be assigned to answer the Breastfeeding After-hours Helpline during non-traditional work hours.
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Makes appropriate referrals to the WIC Lactation Consultant within program guidelines.
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Attends initial and on-going breastfeeding training provided by WIC Program staff.
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May be assigned to deliver breast pumps to WIC participants in the hospital or at home.
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Conducts WIC Nutrition Education classes about the benefits of breastfeeding.
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Completes required reports on breastfeeding promotion activities and submits to Breastfeeding Promotions Coordinator by deadline.
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Maintains breast pumps and/or equipment according to sanitation guidelines, equipment directions and local policies.
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Maintains adequate stock of breastfeeding supplies and educational materials.
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Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Must be a current or previous WIC participant
- Must have successfully breastfed at least one (1) baby
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Must have a valid Driver’s License (TX upon hire)
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
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Understands the organizational mission
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Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
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Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
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Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
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Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
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Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
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Uses sound judgment
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Self-motivated
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Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
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Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
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Written and verbal English competency
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Able to read and follow directions
NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Language:
- Bilingual skills in Spanish and English
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-Time | Grant-funded
- Monday – Friday | 8:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.; One Saturday per month.
- Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
- Clinic hours may vary due to client demands.
- Able to travel within Harris County as needed.
- This job operates in a professional clinic environment which routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
- This role requires moderate physical effort with a high level of movement throughout the facility; some duties require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- This job requires bending and standing for long periods of time.
- Tomball Office - 701 E Main St #145b, Tomball, TX 77375
- This position reports the WIC Site Supervisor
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered
only
to employees in
regular
(full-time)
positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
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