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Outreach Worker - Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

County of Kent -
Grand Rapids, MI

Job Details

Full-time
$22.37 an hour

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
HIPAA compliance
Serving clients
Word processing
Spreadsheets
In-person customer service
HIPAA
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Database management
Cultural competency
Healthcare privacy protection
Breastfeeding support
Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds

Full Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing breastfeeding support services within the Community Clinical Services Division. Duties will include providing breastfeeding information, education, support and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding women within the Kent County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) by providing one-on-one counseling and group education sessions and support groups. Individual will also assist in marketing and outreach activities for the WIC and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program by working collaboratively with community partners and providing referrals to community service providers. Other duties include breast pump distribution, inventory control and maintaining appropriate records and reports. Attend staff meetings, breastfeeding trainings and workshops as appropriate.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, no weekends, nights or holidays. Will be required to work 10 am - 7pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.
Familiarity and/or current participant of the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program.
Must have personal breastfeeding experience and have breastfed at least one baby for a minimum of 6 months.
Computer literacy, including working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database management required.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to be highly efficient while ensuring attention to detail is required.
Must interact positively and professionally with internal and external customers, and members of the public from widely divergent cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to provide client service from a culturally aware and client driven perspective and deliver excellent customer service to all clients while following HIPAA guidelines is essential.
Must be able to provide services to clients in a variety of County locations and possess a valid, unrestricted Michigan driver’s license and have access to regular transportation in the performance of job duties.
Bilingual ability preferred.

Additional Information

*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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