• Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator - #Staff

    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 Project Supervisor

     

    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator (Population, Family, & Reproductive Health WIC Project)

    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