Breast Feeding Peer Counselor (Part-time)
BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers
Location
New York
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide one-on-one breastfeeding support, education, and encouragement to pregnant and postpartum mothers via phone, visits, and workshops. Facilitate support groups and maintain accurate, confidential records for WIC participants.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and personal breastfeeding experience. Candidates must be willing to complete Peer Counselor Training and possess a nurturing personality with reliable transportation.
Job description
- Description Join Our Team as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Part-Time) – Brooklyn, NY Empower.
- Support.
- Inspire.
- Are you passionate about supporting mothers and babies on their breastfeeding journey?
- Do you want to make a difference in your community in a meaningful and personal way?
- We are currently seeking a Part-Time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our WIC team in Brooklyn, NY.
- As a Peer Counselor, you’ll provide one-on-one support, encouragement, and information to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, helping them navigate early motherhood with confidence.
- This is a unique opportunity for someone with personal breastfeeding experience who is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and building supportive relationships with other women in their community.
- What You'll Do: Offer encouragement and basic breastfeeding education through phone calls, in-person visits, and group workshops.
- Support WIC participants during prenatal and postpartum stages.
- Help facilitate breastfeeding support groups and attend community health events.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure strict confidentiality.
- Work flexible hours outside the traditional 9–5 to meet the needs of new moms.
- Participate in trainings, conferences, and team meetings to expand your skills and knowledge.
Requirements
What We're Looking For: High School Diploma or GED. Previous personal breastfeeding experience. Completion of Peer Counselor Training (or willingness to complete). A current or former WIC participant or a member of the local community. Warm, supportive, and nurturing personality. Reliable phone access and transportation. A genuine passion for helping other women succeed in breastfeeding. This is more than just a job—it’s a calling. If you are eager to lift up new mothers and promote healthier beginnings for babies in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a healthier Brooklyn, one mother at a time.