Job description

Portage County Combined General Health District

WIC DIVISION JOB POSTING

Position: Peer Helper (WIC Lisbon Location)
Division: WIC Division
Full Time/ Part Time: Part-Time; non-exempt. 120 days probationary period
Work Schedule: TBD with candidate; Hours may vary. May require some weekend and evening work.

Business hours are Monday – Friday 8am- 4:30pm
Salary Range: $15.00- $18.00 per hour
Reports To: Amy Cooper, Director of WIC

Job Description:

Breastfeeding Education and Support: Uses excellent customer service and communication skills in ongoing contact with pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants in the clinic setting, on the telephone, during group classes, support groups or outreach events. Must adhere to confidentiality requirements. Will assist with clinic and health fair displays, issue and teach use of breast pumps; perform other duties as assigned. Referrals: Make referrals to WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator or other designated Health Professional when appropriate. Administrative: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation, filing systems, and schedule of participant contacts in an organized and consistent manner. Utilize various computer applications including email, social media and WIC Certification System.
Stays current with state and local updates including WIC Policy and Procedure, WIC All Projects Letters (APL), meeting minutes and other pertinent materials.

Organizational Duties:

Complete WIC-required trainings – State-approved breastfeeding training (20 hours), Conflict of Interest, Civil Rights, VENA, WIC System Security, USDA Breastfeeding Curriculum. Must complete a minimum of six hours continuing education per year in the field of lactation.

Participate in quality improvement team projects and quality improvement training initiatives as applicable/ required and incorporate the principles of quality improvement into daily work activities.

Incident Command System/National Incident Management System Training. Level to be determined by Preparedness Coordinator. Provides emergency response support. Other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have breastfed one baby for at least six months. Current or former WIC participant preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED. Be available to offer after-hours breastfeeding support to WIC mothers.
• Enthusiasm for breastfeeding and desire to assist WIC mothers in meeting their breastfeeding goals.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance. Experience with Microsoft Office

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements: Criminal Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Testing

Work Environment:
General office setting in Portage County Combined General Health District requiring sedentary to light work which may include sitting, walking, climbing, reaching, standing, talking, and listening with occasional exposure to adverse environmental conditions. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work performed in this position may be subject to challenging interactions with community members. WIC is a fast-paced and typically noisy environment, due to the high volume of participants served.

Posting Period: Open until position filled

Portage County Combined General Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lisbon, OH 44432: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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