Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.

. Provide basic breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants .

Posted 9/24/2026part-timeRemote • Iowa • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing breastfeeding education and support, particularly to WIC participants, while effectively communicating and maintaining relationships with diverse populations. Proficient in Spanish-language support and capable of adapting to organizational needs and policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Breastfeeding EducationSpanish-Language SupportWIC Program ExperienceEffective CommunicationConfidentiality Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Breastfeeding SupportBasic Computer SkillsRecord KeepingTelephone CounselingOutreach Assistance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityCultural CompetenceRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Agency-Issued EquipmentWIC Data System

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseSuccessful Motor Vehicle Records CheckCriminal History Check

Industry Keywords

WIC ParticipantsBreastfeeding CurriculumCommunity ContactsLow-Income PopulationHealth and Social Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide basic breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants
Provide telephone counseling and scheduled contacts to assigned participants
Provide breastfeeding information, encouragement, and education on common concerns
Be available outside usual clinic hours for calls or text messages from breastfeeding mothers
Refer participants to breastfeeding experts, CPAs, or health and social service agencies as appropriate
Maintain accurate contact records and complete required reports
Assist with breastfeeding promotion, outreach, special projects, and assigned duties
Provide breastfeeding support to Spanish-speaking WIC participants
Provide Spanish-language assistance or translation support to WIC staff
Read assigned breastfeeding materials and remain current on breastfeeding topics
Learn and follow agency policies, practices, and procedures
Maintain effective relationships with staff, management, and community contacts
Attend monthly coordinator meetings, group meetings, and conferences as appropriate
Complete local agency, WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum, WIC data system, and ongoing training
Adapt to changing organizational needs
Keep work area neat and clean
Maintain cell phone, laptop, and other agency-issued equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Personal experience with breastfeeding at least one baby for a minimum of 6 months
Must be a paraprofessional without extended professional training in health, nutrition, or clinic management of breastfeeding
Must be a current or previous breastfeeding WIC participant
Ability to work well with a diverse population of low-income individuals with possible language/cultural barriers
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
Good driving record
Successful Motor Vehicle Records check before hire and annually thereafter
Successful Department of Human Services Criminal History and Child Abuse Information Records checks before hire and every two years thereafter
Local travel required
Good communication and basic computer skills
Ability to maintain agency-issued equipment in good working condition
Spanish-language support capability

Benefits

Comp & perks

No benefits; the posting explicitly states “Eligible for Benefits: No”