About this role
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our WIC Peer Counselor, you will serve as a paraprofessional support person for WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.Every day you will give basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to the mothers you support.To be successful in this role, you will bring personal breastfeeding experience, empathy, and a supportive, encouraging manner.
- Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone and in the WIC clinic
- Receives a caseload of WIC clients and makes routine periodic contacts with all clients
- Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers and getting a good start with breastfeeding. She also helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns. EF
- Is available outside the usual 8 to 5 working hours to new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems.
- Respects each client by keeping her information strictly confidential
- Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate or High School GED, breast feeding training classes to become a peer counselor. and two (2) years recent customer service experience
- Driver's License:Nevada
- Certified Lactation Counser, within 12 - months or
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, within 12 - months or
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, within 12 - months
Preferred
- Be a former or current WIC client with breastfeeding experience
Where You’ll Work
Hello Humankindness
Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally
At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.
Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.
Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.
If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.