Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Salary

$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Part time temporary

Job Number

202600492T

Department

Health Department

Division

Dental Health and Nutrition Services

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Posting Information

This is part-time (8-12 hours per week), temporary work performing mother-to-mother support services for the Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program for the Lincoln/Lancaster County Health Department.

Breastfeeding peers will provide basic breastfeeding information, support, and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers enrolled in the WIC program. Performs related work as assigned. Work is performed in the WIC clinic and by telephone. Must be available outside normal business hours (8:00-4:30) to assist new mothers with breastfeeding. Supervised by WIC Certified Professional Authority with advanced training in breastfeeding.

Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed

• Attends and completes scheduled trainings and meetings to become a peer counselor
• Counsel WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, email, text, and WIC clinic visits.
• Routine contact with mothers as assigned.
• Gives basic breastfeeding information to mothers. Including topic such as: benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers and concerns with breastfeeding, getting a good start to breastfeeding.
• Follow Loving Support guidelines regarding basic breastfeeding support for new mothers.
• Help prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
• Respects each mother by following confidentiality standards.
• Keep accurate records of all contacts.
• Follow referral protocol for participants. Referrals may be within the WIC program, to health care resources, or other community support agencies.
• Instructs, attends, and assists with program classes and support groups as assigned
• Assist with promoting breastfeeding peer counseling program through special projects and duties.
• Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding as assigned by supervisor.

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

Has breastfed at least one baby for 6 months or longer.

Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience.

Can work about 10-15 hours per week.

Has reliable transportation.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Successful completion of criminal records check.

Reflects population served in age, ethnicity, education, and language.

Bilingual helpful. Looking for languages representative of our population: Spanish, Karen, Arabic, Kurdish.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at the time for hire and maintain it throughout the course of employment. Have reliable transportation.

Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.

01

I understand that applicants will be screened based upon the information listed on their application and their responses to all of the following Supplemental Questions. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following supplemental questions must also be listed on the application. A resume cannot be used as a substitute for any part of the application or supplemental questions. I understand that failure to list all employers and education, and to describe related work duties on the application and Supplemental Questions could cause for rejection based on insufficient information.

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02

I understand this is a temporary, part-time 10 hour/week grant funded position that will require day and evening hours. This position is not eligible for benefits.

• Acknowledge

03

Explain any breastfeeding experiences you have and how that would help you support other mothers who are breastfeeding.

04

Have you participated in the WIC Program?

• Yes
• No

05

If yes, please describe an experience that you remember about your participation in the WIC Program. If no, please enter n/a.

06

Describe a time you communicated some important information to someone you recently met and how you knew they understood what you were trying to say.

07

Are you fluent in a language other than English?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, please list the language(s) and describe your experience including your level of proficiency. If no, enter n/a.

09

As a condition of employment for this position, you must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

10

For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your drivers license number. (Note: drivers license verification/checks will only be completed on the top applicant.)

Required Question

Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm