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About the Role

The Bilingual WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor supports participants following the NYS DOH WIC Loving Support model, with routine quality assessments for continuous improvement. This grant-funded position is for a limited time through the WIC office and Suffolk County Department of Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage participant data ensuring confidentiality.
• Provide counseling and support throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Utilize counseling skills acquired during training.
• Be a resource for participants and connect them with community services.
• Prepare participants for the initial breastfeeding experience.
• Be available to participants after delivery and upon returning home.
• Maintain an acceptable working relationship with NYS DOH WIC.
• Coordinate and report with CCE Suffolk Supervisor on employment issues, concerns, policies, and procedures.
• Manage assigned caseload, track hours, meetings, and training, and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and one-year volunteer or work-related experience, OR high school diploma or equivalency with 2 years of volunteer or work experience.
• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software, including internet navigation and basic Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher).
• Ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to carry supplies and equipment.
• Experience with breastfeeding (at least one child).
• Good organizational skills.

Skills

• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Counseling skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Internet navigation
• Problem-solving
• Cultural sensitivity
• Collaboration

Location

• WIC centers

Work Type

• Part-Time

Experience Level

• 1 year of volunteer or work-related experience (with Associate's degree)
• 2 years of volunteer or work experience (with High School Diploma or equivalency)

Education Level

• Associate's degree
• High school diploma or equivalency

Salary/Compensations

• $17.75 per hour

About the Company

• Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.
• Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.
• This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Equal Opportunity

• The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu