State of Wyoming
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 2024-03011
State of Wyoming, Cheyenne, Wyoming, us, 82003
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Use your skills to make a difference in your community! This is a full-time WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position in Laramie County. This position ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. This position is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Cheyenne is a full-service community, home to over 60,000 residents, including many young families. On top of many family-friendly activities, Cheyenne is near multiple four-season outdoor recreation areas, including the Snowy Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest, and is home to world-class rock climbing at Vedauwoo. Also, the location provides convenient access to the Colorado Front Range communities, including Fort Collins, Denver, and Denver International Airport. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.
Human Resource Contact:wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
* Manages a caseload of WIC mothers and maintains regular periodic contact with each assigned mother. * Schedules routine breastfeeding support contacts with all pregnant andbreastfeedingwomen assigned in the Management Information System (MIS). Maintains a caseload of pregnant and breastfeedingwomen, dependent on individual clinic caseload. * Prioritizes appointments based on the needs of the participant and where she might be in her pregnancy or breastfeeding journey. * Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new or expecting mothers, staying within the scope of practice, which includes telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. Helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns. * Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, in the WIC clinic, safe public place, and optional hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC Program. * Documents each interaction and appointment between the mother and peer counselor in the MIS, as well as maintaining a monthly statistics report on caseload. * Sends out regular correspondence to expecting or new mothers that might include breastfeeding education * Respects each mother by keeping her information strictly confidential. * Helps to maintain serialized breast pump inventory within the local agencies. * In conjunction with the CPA providing support, the peer counselor may issue a breast pump to a participant and help to provide general support in pump education. * The peer counselor helps to sterilize breast pumps once they are returned to the clinic.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference is given to candidates who have breastfed at least one baby for a maximum of six (6) months (current breastfeeding is not required).
Preference is given to candidates who are a current or former WIC client.
Preference is given to candidates who are enthusiastic about breastfeeding and want to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience.
Candidates who can provide proof of or obtain a record of immunization for MMR and Varicella are preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Occasional travel required.
NOTES:
* FLSA: Non-Exempt * The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verifyemployer. * This is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) position. * A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information
048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Division
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Use your skills to make a difference in your community! This is a full-time WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position in Laramie County. This position ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. This position is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Cheyenne is a full-service community, home to over 60,000 residents, including many young families. On top of many family-friendly activities, Cheyenne is near multiple four-season outdoor recreation areas, including the Snowy Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest, and is home to world-class rock climbing at Vedauwoo. Also, the location provides convenient access to the Colorado Front Range communities, including Fort Collins, Denver, and Denver International Airport. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.
Human Resource Contact:wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
* Manages a caseload of WIC mothers and maintains regular periodic contact with each assigned mother. * Schedules routine breastfeeding support contacts with all pregnant andbreastfeedingwomen assigned in the Management Information System (MIS). Maintains a caseload of pregnant and breastfeedingwomen, dependent on individual clinic caseload. * Prioritizes appointments based on the needs of the participant and where she might be in her pregnancy or breastfeeding journey. * Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new or expecting mothers, staying within the scope of practice, which includes telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. Helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns. * Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, in the WIC clinic, safe public place, and optional hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC Program. * Documents each interaction and appointment between the mother and peer counselor in the MIS, as well as maintaining a monthly statistics report on caseload. * Sends out regular correspondence to expecting or new mothers that might include breastfeeding education * Respects each mother by keeping her information strictly confidential. * Helps to maintain serialized breast pump inventory within the local agencies. * In conjunction with the CPA providing support, the peer counselor may issue a breast pump to a participant and help to provide general support in pump education. * The peer counselor helps to sterilize breast pumps once they are returned to the clinic.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference is given to candidates who have breastfed at least one baby for a maximum of six (6) months (current breastfeeding is not required).
Preference is given to candidates who are a current or former WIC client.
Preference is given to candidates who are enthusiastic about breastfeeding and want to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience.
Candidates who can provide proof of or obtain a record of immunization for MMR and Varicella are preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Occasional travel required.
NOTES:
* FLSA: Non-Exempt * The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verifyemployer. * This is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) position. * A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information
048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Division
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.