WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 2026-02642

About the role

Open Until Filled

General Description

Use your skills to make a difference in your community! This is a full-time position working as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in Weston County. Newcastle is a welcoming, close-knit community of around 3,300 residents nestled at the western gateway to the Black Hills. Ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike, Newcastle offers year-round recreation with direct access to Black Hills National Forest trails, Keyhole State Park, and nearby Beaver Creek. Residents enjoy quiet small-town living with convenient access to larger towns nearby. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

Essential Functions

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Receives a caseload of WIC mothers and makes routine periodic contact with all mothers assigned.
• Schedules routine breastfeeding support contacts with all pregnant and breastfeeding women assigned in the Management Information System (MIS). Maintains a caseload of pregnant and breastfeeding women, dependent on individual clinic caseload.
• Prioritizes appointments based on the needs of the participant and where she might be in her pregnancy or breastfeeding journey.
• Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new or expecting mothers, staying within scope of practice, which includes telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. Helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
• Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, in the WIC clinic, safe public places, and optional hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC Program.
• Documents each interaction and appointment between the mother and peer counselor in the MIS, as well as maintaining a monthly statistics report on caseload.
• Sends out regular correspondence to expecting or new mothers that might include breastfeeding education
• Respects each mother by keeping her information strictly confidential.
• Helps to maintain serialized breast pump inventory within the local agencies.
• With support from the CPA, the peer counselor may issue a breast pump or breast supplies to a participant and provide general support with pump education.
• The peer counselor helps to sterilize breast pumps once they are returned to the clinic.

Preferences

• Occasional travel required.

Knowledge

• Has breastfed at least one baby for at least 6 months (does not have to be currently breastfeeding).
• Is a current or previous WIC client.
• Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience.
• Can provide a record of tests for or obtain immunizations for TB, MMR, and Varicella.

Minimum Qualifications

None - See "Preferences"

Physical Working Conditions

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
• Open Until Filled
• Full time
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

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