BREASTFEEDING PEER HELPER at Public Health Dayton & Montgomery

Salary Range:  A12 ($17.48 - $21.25/hour) - Non-exempt  
* salary commensurate with experience 

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the WIC Program Breastfeeding Supervisor, the Breastfeeding Peer Helper is responsible for providing education and assistance with breastfeeding to support a healthier community.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assisting the WIC Dietitians/Lactation Consultants with the following:  1.  Providing breastfeeding support and information to pregnant and breastfeeding women through phone contacts, mailings, clinic visits, and occasional home visits,  2.  Conducting breastfeeding group classes, and  3. Data collection for evaluation purposes
• Demonstrating both individual and program accountability by obtaining, establishing, and maintaining accurate, legible, appropriate, and thorough documentation for each client and the program(s).
• Referring clients to Dietician/Lactation Consultant when appropriate
• Serving as a resource person to WIC staff 
• Collaborating with the WIC Health Professional/Breastfeeding Consultant
• Managing or assisting with the management of a breastfeeding resource library; Maintaining and displaying breastfeeding materials in the clinic waiting room; and Providing input for the development of educational materials
• Maintaining equipment and supplies necessary to perform daily activities

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) 
• Six (6) months personal breastfeeding experience
• Understands and acknowledges that Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County uses evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices based on scientific research including health promotion theory and practice, environmental health measures, and communicable disease control measures including vaccination, isolation, and quarantine practices, and medicine for treatment and prevention of disease, among others.
• Understands and acknowledges the use of tobacco or nicotine products in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction for anyone hired after January 1, 2014, is prohibited.
• Required to play an active role during a public health emergency, crisis, outbreak, incident, or event in which the Health Commissioner deems additional personnel resources are warranted.  This may include changes in responsibilities and working locations/hours.
• Completion of Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 courses within 90 days of hire.
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license and insurance on any personal vehicle that will be used for work.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Teams)

PHDMC provides a quality, affordable and competitive healthcare benefits to employees, including the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, and Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Membership with Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (OPERS)
• Eligibility to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Program

Grant Funded: Yes

Closing Date to Apply:  November 29, 2024, or until filled

Position is subject to a criminal background check

Applicants who declare use of nicotine/tobacco in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction on the PHDMC Application for Employment or addendum thereto, shall not be considered for employment.

Applicants who do not support and promote Public Health evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices shall not be considered for employment.

PUBLIC HEALTH - DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY (PHDMC) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC TESTING, OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BIAS EXCEPT WHEN SUCH A FACTOR CONSTITUTES A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION (“BFOQ”).