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Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job Description
DEFINITION:
A Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a para-professional support person with a commitment to promote and support pregnant and breastfeeding women and their families. The peer counselor is supervised by the WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator and/or the Peer Counselor Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all participant information
- Provide counseling and support throughout the pregnancy and during breastfeeding using counseling skills acquired during training
- Acts as an advocate for breastfeeding in the community
- Understand how the cultural attitudes and practices of their community impact on breastfeeding
- Assists breastfeeding coordinator/dietitian in issuing breast pumps and recruiting for Peer Counselors
- Assists dietitian to facilitate breastfeeding group discussion
- Provides information on additional sources of help to the breastfeeding mother
- Participates in peer support group, and attends monthly meetings (Local, regional or State) when needed.
- Use accepted communication skills & ability to follow-up with participants through regular phone contact
- Be able to demonstrate various positioning techniques for mother and baby
Minimum QualificationsThe ability to understand and carry out simple instructions. In some cases the ability to speak Spanish may be required. There are no formal education requirements for this position.
Department PreferencesDepartment preference:- Bilingual (Russian)
- Computer Literate
- High School Diploma or GED
- A current or former WIC participant or is from the community served by the local agency
- Exhibits good nurturing skills
- Good verbal skill
- Projects enthusiasm for assisting other women
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs
Vacancy Control Board NumberVCB #: CON-11012###-####