• Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    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

     

    Department name: 10003595-PFRH WIC Project

    Personnel area: School of Public Health

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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