Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
Jan 07, 2025
Where Kids and Families are Always First MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience. Mary Bridge Children's multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We're continually recognized as a 'Top Children's Hospital' by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization. Prefer a Monday - Wednesday schedule! FTE: 0.6, Shift: Days, Schedule: Monday-Wednesday Position Summary A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I is a paraprofessional support role that gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding participants. The BFPC will provide breastfeeding education, community outreach and one-on-one appointments related to breastfeeding management, pre/postnatal and infant safety and health equity/wellness; in order to improve breastfeeding outcomes and quality of life for the increasingly diverse communities within MultiCare service areas. This position will work closely with other WIC professionals, community partners and lactation consultants. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, conducting presentations and classes, supporting community coalitions, and providing input for policy development. This position supports the Mary Bridge WIC guiding principles; identifying and addressing needs of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers within WIC and the community, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting WIC breastfeeding efforts within the system to achieve impactful outcomes of breastfeeding initiation and duration rates. Requirements * High school diploma or GED * Incumbent must complete Peer counseling training within 6 months of hire * Incumbent must have 6 months personal breastfeeding experience * Bilingual language skills preferred, Spanish desirable * Previous experience working with disadvantaged populations desirable * Current BLS Certification Why Mary Bridge Children's? Mission-driven:Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve Award-winning:Named 'Top Children's Hospital' for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on 'Top Doctors' lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026 Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials Employee-centric:MultiCare is consistently ranked among "America's Best Employers by State" by Forbes Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views Explore our services atmarybridge.org Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $18.09 - $24.97 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.