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Hybrid Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator (Baltimore, MD, United States, 21224) en Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid

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The Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health in the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator to join the WIC Program.


The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is responsible for administering the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program at the Local Agency level.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support establishing program goals and objectives by assisting in developing the annual Breastfeeding Service Plan.
  • Monitor breastfeeding reports (i.e., Infant Breastfeeding Mostly Receiving Formula, Breastfeeding Contacts, Breastfeeding High Risk, and Pregnant Women Expecting)
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate Peer Counselor and National Breastfeeding Month activities.
  • Evaluate the performance of Peer Counselors biannually; conduct bi-monthly meetings with counselors.
  • Participate in the recruitment and hiring of Peer Counselors.
  • Arrange and assist in the training and continuing education of Peer Counselors following State and Local Agency policies.
  • Mentor Peer Counselors by providing routine follow-up and guidance, including close supervision.
  • Oversee and maintain the local agencies' breastfeeding services inventory in the WOW system.
  • Attend all state-related Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator/promotion committee meetings.
  • Review and order breastfeeding materials from the state distribution center.
  • Oversee counseling for prenatal and breastfeeding participants and their babies.
  • Oversee Peer Counselors’ attendance and daily assignments.
  • Monitor the MS Teams Breastfeeding Channel.
  • Assist with other duties assigned by the Senior Nutritionist Manager or Local Agency Coordinator.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in breastfeeding education, management, and support.
  • Knowledge of basic nutrition education.
  • Must be flexible and willing to travel to various locations.
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Two years related experience, with some supervisory experience strongly preferred.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Credentials of an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), or have other certification in lactation management (CLE, CLC), or state-approved training in lactation management.
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively with low-income, multicultural populations and the public.
  • Prior WIC experience.
  • Fluent in Spanish.
  • One year of experience counseling breastfeeding women.
  • Prior supervisory experience.

 


 

Classified Title: Research Project Supervisor 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CE  
Starting Salary Range: $41,080 - $73,528 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm, some evenings and Saturdays 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Public Health - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: 10003595-PFRH WIC Project 
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

 

 

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