Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator
The Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health in the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator to join the WIC Program.
The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is responsible for administering the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program at the Local Agency level.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Support establishing program goals and objectives by assisting in developing the annual Breastfeeding Service Plan.
- Monitor breastfeeding reports (i.e., Infant Breastfeeding Mostly Receiving Formula, Breastfeeding Contacts, Breastfeeding High Risk, and Pregnant Women Expecting)
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate Peer Counselor and National Breastfeeding Month activities.
- Evaluate the performance of Peer Counselors biannually; conduct bi-monthly meetings with counselors.
- Participate in the recruitment and hiring of Peer Counselors.
- Arrange and assist in the training and continuing education of Peer Counselors following State and Local Agency policies.
- Mentor Peer Counselors by providing routine follow-up and guidance, including close supervision.
- Oversee and maintain the local agencies' breastfeeding services inventory in the WOW system.
- Attend all state-related Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator/promotion committee meetings.
- Review and order breastfeeding materials from the state distribution center.
- Oversee counseling for prenatal and breastfeeding participants and their babies.
- Oversee Peer Counselors’ attendance and daily assignments.
- Monitor the MS Teams Breastfeeding Channel.
- Assist with other duties assigned by the Senior Nutritionist Manager or Local Agency Coordinator.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in breastfeeding education, management, and support.
- Knowledge of basic nutrition education.
- Must be flexible and willing to travel to various locations.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
- Two years related experience, with some supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Credentials of an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), or have other certification in lactation management (CLE, CLC), or state-approved training in lactation management.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively with low-income, multicultural populations and the public.
- Prior WIC experience.
- Fluent in Spanish.
- One year of experience counseling breastfeeding women.
- Prior supervisory experience.
Classified Title: Research Program Supervisor
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: $41,080 - $73,528 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm, some evenings and Saturdays
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Public Health - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: 10003595-PFRH WIC Project
Personnel area: School of Public Health