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BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELOR

City of Cincinnati

·

Jun 30, 2026

Salary
$13+/hr
Location
Ohio 45202, OH, OH, US
Department
Legal
Education
High School
Source
GovernmentJobs

Description

Under the supervision of the Breastfeeding Peer Supervisor this employee is responsible for providing breastfeeding information to pregnant and breastfeeding women, making referrals to the WIC staff, following WIC policy and procedures and assisting with the breastfeeding activities of the WIC project. 
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Ability to:
Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
Ability to follow basic oral and written instructions
Ability to plan and organize work effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to be punctual and adhere to set schedule


EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)
 
Have on-going contact with pregnant and breastfeeding participants in the clinics, on the telephone and by mail.
 
Educate clients on basic breastfeeding concepts
Follows up with clients and offer support, over telephone and in-person
Offer information to the participants concerning:
Position and latch-on
Normal infant feeding
How to tell if baby is getting enough
How to return to work/school
How to use a breast pump
How to wean a baby from breast feeding
Make referrals to the lactation consultant or other health care professional when needed.
Complete appropriate documentation on all participants
Assist with group classes, conduct breastfeeding support meetings
Serve as a breastfeeding resource person to WIC staff.
Maintain equipment and supplies necessary for the job.
Assist with clinic and health fair displays
Perform related duties as required.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OR EQUIVALENT) AND A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE ATTACHED OR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
WIC knowledge, or have one time been a WIC participant with knowledge and understanding of program is strongly preferred.

 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to successfully complete 20 hours of State approved training after hire.Examples of Work Performed


(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

Have on-going contact with pregnant and breastfeeding participants in the clinics, on the telephone and by mail. Educate clients on basic breastfeeding conceptsFollows up with clients and offer support, over telephone and in-person
Offer information to the participants concerning:
Position and latch-on
Normal infant feeding
How to tell if baby is getting enough
How to return to work/school
How to use a breast pump
How to wean a baby from breast feeding
Make referrals to the lactation consultant or other health care professional when needed.
Complete appropriate documentation on all participants
Assist with group classes, conduct breastfeeding support meetings
Serve as a breastfeeding resource person to WIC staff.
Maintain equipment and supplies necessary for the job.
Assist with clinic and health fair displays
Perform related duties as required.

Probationary Period

 None

Supervision Exercised

 None

Skills

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