Pinal County
Florence, Arizona, United States
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Grant Funded
Posted over 1 month ago
Job Description
Overall Job Objective
Description
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, to operate motor vehicles, hear, speak, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.
Description
Notice to applicants:
This position is GRANT FUNDED and continued employment is contingent upon available funding.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs breastfeeding peer counseling duties. Provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to promote and support breastfeeding among pregnant and breastfeeding WIC clients. Provides services according to Pinal County Public Health Services District (PCPHSD) policies and procedures under basic supervision.
Example of Duties Performs breastfeeding peer counseling duties. Provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to promote and support breastfeeding among pregnant and breastfeeding WIC clients. Provides services according to Pinal County Public Health Services District (PCPHSD) policies and procedures under basic supervision.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Minimum Requirements - Support WIC clients in their breastfeeding efforts using principles from the Loving Support curriculum.
- Provide individual counseling, education, and anticipatory guidance. Identify signs of concerns with breastfeeding, help problem solve and provide timely support.
- Adhere to the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) scope of practice role and yield to the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), the WIC designated breastfeeding expert, or client physician for any breastfeeding cases outside of that scope.
- Document each contact in the TGIF Note format and complete daily and monthly call back log reports.
- Promote the principles of the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program to pregnant and postpartum WIC clients for referrals generated from the Pinal County WIC staff and refer clients to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Hotline.
- Collaborate with community resources for purposes of program outreach, provide program information, and attend health fairs and other community events to promote the program.
- Attend mandatory meetings and other continuing education opportunities.
- Actively participate in ADHS, PCPHSD and other community committees and groups related to the delivery and improvement of public health.
- Attend training sessions at ADHS and additional continuing education meetings and present at when requested.
- Assist clients with access to other health care professionals, regional agencies, and community services programs.
- Maintain case file records and collect, compile, and report data on program participation.
- Assist with community outreach programs and special projects as assigned.
- To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required,
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid Arizona State Driver's License at time of hire.
- At least three months personal breastfeeding experience
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
- Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills
- One (1) year of experience in a medical or social services program
- Current or recent breastfeeding experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of breastfeeding practices.
- Knowledge of breastfeeding education.
- Knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures for assisting public health clients.
- Knowledge of regional community service agencies, community resources, public health programs, and other public assistance programs for appropriate referrals, including WIC.
- Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
- Ability to explain state laws and County policies and procedures governing public health functions.
- Ability to use courtesy and respect in providing client services.
- Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
- Ability to give basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and how to get started with breastfeeding.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize and complete job responsibilities, including completing thorough documentation in a timely manner.
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, to operate motor vehicles, hear, speak, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.
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