Breast Feeding Peer Educator - Part Time - Military veterans preferred

Join our team as a Part-time Breastfeeding Peer Educator at Mid Valley Family in Wapato, WA! Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

What We Offer

• $18.11-$22.19/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

• Additional pay for your bilingual skills!

• Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do:

• Provides information about the benefits and basics of normal breastfeeding. Utilizes basic evidenced-based breastfeeding techniques and strategies to overcome common breastfeeding barriers.
• Utilizes Loving Support curriculum to communicate with mothers, providing education and support with breastfeeding during each stage of lactation.
• Utilizes participant-centered education to assist clients in identifying goals and addresses client concerns and barriers to breastfeeding.
• Evaluates and communicates the impact of early formula supplementation on milk supply, taking into consideration the mother’s breastfeeding intention.
• Provides referrals with difficult breastfeeding questions to Registered Dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) staff. Provides referrals to outside entities for medical or social concerns mothers have, outside of peer scope of practice.
• Maintains client charts in appropriate electronic charting systems per program guidelines. Maintains confidentiality of all client information.
• Maintains awareness of community demographics, resources, and needs.
• Performs breastfeeding education, promotion and outreach activities in clinic and in the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Two years’ customer service experience. Previous experience with breastfeeding per federal and state contract requirements.
• Two years’ experience working with mothers and infants preferred

Skills:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 9

• Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills

• Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to effectively interact with women and staff in a professional manner.

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records (EHR).

• Basic knowledge about appropriate breastfeeding concepts and practices is desired.

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!