Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to Prenatal and post-partum mothers within the Peer Counselor’s Scope of Practice. Provides that all infant feeding education promotes breastfeeding as the normative way to feed an infant. Promote breastfeeding in a positive manner to community partners. Promote and encourage breastfeeding to all moms (Prenatal and Breastfeeding). Provides continued support and encouragement throughout a mother‘s breastfeeding experience. Teaches or assists with breastfeeding, including classes and support groups.Attends Peer Counselor meetings, staff meetings and Breastfeeding conferences/workshop. Assists local agency staff in promoting breastfeeding through special projects, such as World Breastfeeding Week. Makes immediate referrals to the Lactation Consultant or Breastfeeding Coordinator when encountering major or minor breastfeeding problems that are outside her scope of practice.

Requirements:

Must be a current or previous breastfeeding mother. Within last 5 years preferably.

Must have dependable transportation. Valid driver's license and properly insured vehicle.

This is a part-time position covering Harrison county. (Possibly a full-time position covering Harrison and Washington Counties.)

Blue River Services, Inc. (BRS) is a private not for profit organization founded in 1959 by six families that believed that all people are capable of learning when given the opportunity and appropriate support services. With this guiding philosophy for over 60 years the services we provide have expanded to meet the needs of our community and address barriers to independence for people with and without disabilities. BRS strives to reach its motto of "People Serving People" by providing exceptional services that cover a wide spectrum; across all ages from infants to seniors, in all areas of life and levels of ability, from most to least restrictive. Our agency currently offers services through 13 departments. BRS provides services in 30 Southern Indiana Counties to more than 20,000 individuals each year. If your desire is to have a meaningful career in a job that makes a true difference in someone’s life, we’ve got opportunities for you!