Job Description:

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - WIC Program (8:00AM-4:30PM)

TMC Truman Medical Centers

Job Location

TMC - Lakewood

Department

WIC Program

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

If you want to work where the action is, Truman Medical Centers/University Health (TMC/UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," TMC/UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, TMC/UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. TMC/UH is comprised of three campuses:

TMC/UH Heath Sciences District is located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital, Truman Medical Centers serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health building , TMC's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center. We will soon open University Health 2, which will house all of our primary care and women's care clinics.

TMC/UH Lakewood is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. TMC/UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

TMC/UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Healing Canvas Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor completes required breastfeeding trainings.Counsels pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers by telephone and in the WIC clinic at scheduled intervals determined by the Local Agency (LA).May teach prenatal and breastfeeding classes with approved lesson plan by BFPC Coordinator and/or organize mother support groups.Provides information and support for women in managing common maternal and infant breastfeeding problems that occur.Contacts Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator or LA lactation expert when a situation occurs that is out of her scope of practice or anytime guidance is needed. Respects each participant by keeping her information strictly confidential. Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with participants using the State's database. Attends and assists with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups. Attends monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences and/or workshops as appropriate.

• High school diploma or equivalent




• Must be/have been a WIC participant and breastfed at least one baby (does not have to be currently breastfeeding)




• Good communication skills




• Ability to work with individuals

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