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Position: Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Salary Range: $19.05 per hour to $25.53 per hour, Starting Salary: DOQ, DOE
Location: Community Health
Employment Type: Part-time (10 hours/week); Benefits do not apply
Open Until Filled
Part Time Benefits Include:
• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0
Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.
Brief Duties and Responsibilities: A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breast/chestfeeding clients.
Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Most work can be done indoors with a possibility of remote work as approved by Telework policy. Requires ability to lift thirty (30) pounds and may require travel. Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate a personal computer. Use of cleaning agents to keep WIC area clean.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous work with infants, children, and families desirable. Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Maintain a current driver’s license. Bilingual English/Spanish, both written and verbal. Completes all state and local required breastfeeding support training. Observes other Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, WIC staff, and breastfeeding experts helping WIC clients breastfeed.
Application: Walla Walla County application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.
SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, ORAL INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRIVING RECORD CHECK.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT
