Description: Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care, which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of the patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, and a Mobile Health Unit, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

The IHC Cass County WIC team in Logansport, IN is seeking a part-time, bilingual Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) to join its team. This part-time position is scheduled 24-hours per week.

Meet our Cass County WIC Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/cass -county-wic/ Hours of Operation: Monday - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

IHC's Part-time benefits package includes: 24 hours per week, part-time schedule 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Job Overview: As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC), you will empower WIC clients to confidently breastfeed their infants. Your dedication and commitment to promoting the benefits of breastfeeding can inspire and empower mothers, giving their little ones the best possible start in life. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families in our community.

Job responsibilities include: Educates WIC participants and clinic staff on the benefits of breastfeeding and issues including latching on, initiation of breastfeeding at the hospital, supply and demand, most current data on breastfeeding, and preventing problems Teaches breastfeeding/infant feeding classes at WIC clinics as directed. Conducts and leads Breastfeeding support groups Contacts participants in prenatal programs and assists health professionals in counseling participants Makes contact with new mothers via phone or personal visit to the hospital or home to prevent or resolve problems and provide information and support that will encourage the continuance of successful breastfeeding Educates breastfeeding mothers on the expression and storage of human milk. Refers clients who meet guidelines for breast pumps and/or breastfeeding aids to the breastfeeding coordinator Refers problems and difficult breastfeeding cases to WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator, including all cases where medical intervention is needed Performs outreach activities to the medical community on WIC and breastfeeding Other duties as assigned Required skills include: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and WIC software Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in breast pump operation Preferably, is or was a WIC client Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish required Personal breastfeeding experience is preferred Equal Opportunity Employment Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.