• WIC Clerk/ Peer Counselor

    Gateway Community Action Partnership (Camden, NJ)


    WIC CLERK/ PEER COUNSELOR

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Mt Ephraim WIC S35 - Camden, NJ

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Salary Range

     

    $17.25 - $17.25 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 50%

    Description

    Job Functions:

    WIC Clerk/PC will be a candidate with breastfeeding experience responsible for providing women with basic breastfeeding information, benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers and handling common breastfeeding issues. WIC peer counselors are women who have breastfeed their own children exclusively for at least six months and can use that experience to help other women. If you qualify, extra training will be provided to help you assist mothers in their breastfeeding needs. Conduct prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support classes via group or individual contacts, telephone, home visits, and/or hospital visits. Make routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned to their caseload. This position will also be responsible for determining participants program eligibility, health screenings (blood work and anthropometrics); preparing participant charts, answer phone calls, schedule appointments, filing. Travel within Gateway CAP service area is required. Other duties as assigned by supervisor/program manager.

     

    Education requirements:A High School Diploma or GED and a Valid Drivers license; travel is required. One-year experience with administrative duties and must be computer literate. Have excellent customer service skills; be reliable and able to work with children and be comfortable working in a high paced environment. Ability to work independently, bilingual (Spanish or Vietnamese speaking) is highly desirable.

     

    Other Requirements: Exclusive breastfeeding experience of at least six months