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WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Employer
Cci Health & Wellness Services
Location
Takoma Park, MD
Closing date
Oct 20, 2021

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CCI Health & Wellness Services empowers patients to partner with staff for an unparalleled healthcare experience. We deliver high quality, affordable, care to every patient during all stages of life providing services to the medically under-served at 14 sites in Montgomery and northern Prince George's counties. Our services include primary care, behavioral health, dental, adolescent health, HIV and infectious disease testing and treatment, prenatal, and family planning. CCI Health & Wellness Services is also the largest provider of WIC services in the state of Maryland.We are looking for aResponsibilitiesCounsels WIC participants about benefits of breastfeeding and proper positioning in person and by phone.Supports WIC participants who are breastfeeding or are thinking about breastfeeding by answering any questions they may have to help them to be successful in breastfeeding.Assists with planning and conducting of breastfeeding classes.Keeps accurate records of all contacts made to WIC participants.Accurately documents issuance of breast pumps and other breastfeeding aids.Acts as an advocate for breastfeeding.QualificationsHigh School graduate, or equivalentAt least one year of relevant work experience, preferably in a medical setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to carry out breastfeeding support.Must have breastfed for at least 6 months.Must be bilingual in English and Spanish Previous experience with WIC as a staff or participant is preferred.CCI Health & Wellness Services is a 49-year-old Federally Qualified Health Center is a diverse and inclusive workplace that serves 60,000 medical patients and Women Infants & Children (WIC) participants in Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, CCI is committed to providing high-quality, affordable primary healthcare to every patient across all life stages. Visit www.cciweb.org for more information.Powered by JazzHRhqdtmsPPKUby Jobble

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