Customer Svc Rep 1
Do you desire to make a difference in your community? If so, this is the job for you!!
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Posted Date: June 9, 2026
Closing Date: June 19, 2026
Position Type: 2 Part-time Position
Location: Dougherty or Thomas County (Or as assigned)
may also depend on where the candidate lives
Salary: 15.00 Hourly
General Nature of Work
Provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. Expresses enthusiasm for breastfeeding and provides support for a positive breastfeeding experience
Manages an assigned caseload and makes routine contact and follow-up
Documents interactions in an Electronic Medical record
Refers pregnant women and mothers to a lactation specialist as needed
Participates in community events related to breastfeeding
May be required to work evenings and weekends on special occasions
to accommodate the women or for special events such as health fairs or disaster-related events
May be assigned to assist in other counties in the district
Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security
Provides outstanding customer service
Responds to Public Health Emergencies
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Basic Computer skills
Past or present WIC participant who was on the program as a breastfeeding mother
Has breastfed at least one baby for at least 6 months (Does not have to be currently breastfeeding).
Enthusiastic about promoting breastfeeding.
Has reliable transportation.
Has the ability to lift up to 45 lbs., and the ability to bend and reach up.
Preferred Qualifications
Mentoring or coaching experience
Completion of an associate degree or higher in a related field from an accredited college or university
(Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date)
· Bilingual (Spanish), ability to interpret and translate health care information orally and in writing from English into the specific foreign language (Spanish) and from the specific foreign language (Spanish) into English
A State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline. Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. Drug screening, criminal background check, and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
