Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Outreach Worker) South Nutrition Center

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Outreach Worker) South Nutrition Center

Salary

$46,808.00 Annually

Location

2500 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full Time Health Civil Service

Job Number

HEA08846

Division

Health

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Description

The Women Infants and Children (WIC) program operated by the Metro Public Health Department of Davidson County (MPHD) offers a broad range of innovative nutrition services to improve the health of vulnerable families. Nashville WIC participants receive vital child health and development education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food benefits from compassionate and culturally competent staff. Davidson County WIC is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join the team and help promote breastfeeding among pregnant and post-partum women.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640.

Typical Duties

• Provide group or individual breastfeeding counseling to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers.
• Identify and implement appropriate intervention for breastfeeding women.
• Coordinate participant care with WIC nutrition staff.
• Provide appropriate referrals.
• Maintain breastfeeding contact logs.
• Assist WIC staff in breastfeeding promotion.
• Maintain breastfeeding pumps and supplies inventory.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Must have Personal Lactation experience.

(Personal lactation is federally required as a minimum of 1 baby breastfed for at least 6 months).

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

Have you breastfed at least once ?

• Yes
• No

02

How much personal Lactation experience do you have ?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 to 12 months
• 1-2 years
• More than 2 years

03

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Nursing Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree

04

I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

05

Are you a current Metro Public Health Employee ?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address Human Resources Division

700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201

Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone (615) 862-6640

Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities