Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.

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

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing breastfeeding education and support to WIC participants, with a strong emphasis on communication and relationship-building skills. Capable of assisting diverse populations, including Spanish-speaking individuals, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to agency policies.

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Breastfeeding EducationSpanish-Language AssistanceTelephone CounselingRecord KeepingCommunity Outreach

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Hard Skills

Breastfeeding SupportBasic Computer SkillsRecord MaintenanceData System ManagementLocal Travel

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityConfidentialityCultural Competence

Tools & Technologies

Cell PhoneLaptop

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseMotor Vehicle Records Check

Industry Keywords

WIC ProgramBreastfeeding CurriculumHealth EducationNutrition SupportCommunity Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide basic breastfeeding education, support, and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants
Provide telephone counseling and scheduled contacts to assigned participants
Educate mothers on breastfeeding benefits, common barriers, and management of common breastfeeding concerns
Be available outside usual clinic hours for calls or text messages from breastfeeding mothers
Refer participants to the WIC Designated Breastfeeding Expert, CPA, or other health/social service agencies as appropriate
Maintain accurate records of contacts and complete required reports
Assist WIC staff with breastfeeding promotion, special projects, and outreach activities
Support Spanish-speaking WIC participants and provide Spanish-language assistance or translation support to WIC staff
Read assigned breastfeeding books and materials and remain current on breastfeeding topics
Learn and follow agency policies, practices, and procedures
Establish effective working relationships with staff, management, and community contacts
Attend monthly meetings with the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator and scheduled group meetings/conferences
Complete local agency, WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum, WIC data system, and ongoing required training
Adapt to changing organizational needs and keep the 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 current or previous breastfeeding WIC participant
Must be a paraprofessional without extended professional training in health, nutrition, or clinic management of breastfeeding
Ability to work well with a diverse population of low-income individuals with possible language/cultural barriers
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
Maintain a good driving record
Pass a Motor Vehicle Records check before hire and annually thereafter
Pass a Department of Human Services Criminal History and Request for Child Abuse Information Records check before hire and every two years thereafter
Local travel required
Good communication and basic computer skills
Maintain agency-issued equipment in good working condition
Spanish-language assistance or translation capability/support for Spanish-speaking WIC participants

Benefits

Comp & perks

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