WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training with Potential for Part-time Contract
The Barren River District Health Department is accepting applications for WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Trainees. Four to six women will be selected to attend a five-day training to learn how to give basic breastfeeding information and support for WIC mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The training will be held September 26-30, 2011 for four hours per day. Trainees will be paid $160 for attending all five days of training, and lunch will be provided. The minimum requirements are: must have successfully breastfed (6 months exclusively) at least one baby and have been a WIC participant. Preference will be given to bilingual candidates who are fluent in both English and Spanish. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Applications may be picked up at any Barren River District Health Department or by clicking here. Return completed application to: Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1157, Bowling Green, KY 42102 by COB on August 15, 2011. EOE.
Individuals who successfully complete Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training will be considered for a Contract Part-time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position as openings and funding become available. Breastfeeding Peer Counselors work an average of 10 hours per week and must be willing to make and receive phone calls from home using a phone provided by the health department in order to provide breastfeeding information and support for WIC mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding. In addition to providing counseling, duties include use of a web-based computer program to document services, as well as attendance at mandatory state and district meetings and trainings. Other duties as assigned. Travel will be required to other counties as needed after training is complete. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. Hourly wage is $8.00 per hour.
The Barren River District Health Department is accepting applications for WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Trainees. Four to six women will be selected to attend a five-day training to learn how to give basic breastfeeding information and support for WIC mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The training will be held September 26-30, 2011 for four hours per day. Trainees will be paid $160 for attending all five days of training, and lunch will be provided. The minimum requirements are: must have successfully breastfed (6 months exclusively) at least one baby and have been a WIC participant. Preference will be given to bilingual candidates who are fluent in both English and Spanish. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Applications may be picked up at any Barren River District Health Department or by clicking here. Return completed application to: Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1157, Bowling Green, KY 42102 by COB on August 15, 2011. EOE.
Individuals who successfully complete Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training will be considered for a Contract Part-time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position as openings and funding become available. Breastfeeding Peer Counselors work an average of 10 hours per week and must be willing to make and receive phone calls from home using a phone provided by the health department in order to provide breastfeeding information and support for WIC mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding. In addition to providing counseling, duties include use of a web-based computer program to document services, as well as attendance at mandatory state and district meetings and trainings. Other duties as assigned. Travel will be required to other counties as needed after training is complete. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. Hourly wage is $8.00 per hour.
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