Olmsted County
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Somali Speaking
SALARY
$17.30 Hourly
LOCATION
Rochester, MN
JOB TYPE
On-Call
JOB NUMBER
MV C02-26-2018 LA
DEPARTMENT
Public Health
DIVISION
Preventive Health Services
OPENING DATE
02/23/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$17.30 Hourly
LOCATION
Rochester, MN
JOB TYPE
On-Call
JOB NUMBER
MV C02-26-2018 LA
DEPARTMENT
Public Health
DIVISION
Preventive Health Services
OPENING DATE
02/23/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
- Current or previous Women Infants and Children (WIC) program participant
AND
Has breastfed at least one (1) baby exclusively for six (6) months or longer (does not have to be currently breastfeeding) and is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years. Nature of Work
- Under supervision, provides basic breastfeeding information, positive reinforcement and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Performs related work as assigned. Must be available outside normal business hours to assist new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems.
Examples of Work
- Provides support, encouragement and breastfeeding information to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in the WIC clinic and by telephone at scheduled intervals determined by the WIC program; makes periodic contacts with all assigned clients
- Assists parents in accessing needed breastfeeding resources; refers mothers, according to clinic-established protocols, to the designated WIC Senior Nutrition Specialist or Nutrition Specialist, Lactation Consultant, the mother's physician or nurse, public health programs in the community and social service agencies
- Maintains accurate records of contacts made with WIC clients as required by the State or local agency
- Attends breastfeeding training classes in lactation, biweekly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate
- Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that are provided by the supervisor
- Assists WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned
- Performs related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge of breastfeeding techniques and best practices
- Skill in the use of computers and technology
- Skill in interpersonal communication
- Skill in active listening
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to adapt to a variety of personal situations
- Ability to be non-judgmental and accepting of others and able to exercise tact and good judgment in working with children and adults
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to accept and utilize supervision
- Ability to work with people of diverse economic, culture and social backgrounds
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to apply training and best practices
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
- Employer
- Olmsted County
- Phone
-
507-328-7700
- Website
- http://www.olmstedcounty.com
- Address
-
151 4th Street SE
Rochester, Minnesota, 55904-3710
- Employer
- Olmsted County
- Phone
- 507-328-7700
- Website
- http://www.olmstedcounty.com
- Address
-
151 4th Street SE
Rochester, Minnesota, 55904-3710
- WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Somali Speaking Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.
- * QUESTION 2
- You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position. Do you meet ALL of the following requirements: Current or previous Women's Infants and Children (WIC) program participant; has breastfed at least one (1) baby exclusively for six (6) months or longer (does not have to be currently breastfeeding); is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience; AND can speak and write fluently in both the English and Somali languages?
- * QUESTION 3
- Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English? Please list below.
- * QUESTION 4
- Are you able to attend the training program to become a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (approximately 20 hours total)?
- * QUESTION 5
- Do you have the availability to work outside the typical 8 to 5 work day?
- * QUESTION 6
- Describe any experience(s) or volunteer work you have done that would help you as a peer breastfeeding counselor to promote breastfeeding. Please include in your answer the name of employer(s) or organization(s) where you have obtained this experience.
- * Required Question