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Hourly Breast Feeding Counselor

We Offer:
•          Exceptional learning and growth opportunities
•          Flexibility within our core operating hours of Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
•          Employee recognition program
•          Worksite Wellness activities
•          Diverse workforce

Requirements

Purpose of the Position: Under direct supervision, provides limited para-professional breastfeeding services to clients and their families. Assists with breastfeeding classes for WIC participants. Provides individual, basic breastfeeding education and counseling in the WIC clinic and outside of the WIC clinic. Follows all Loving Support and Cobb and Douglas WIC Guidelines in maintaining caseload and documenting participant contacts. Issues and logs breast pumps within WIC and Loving Support Policy. Participates in monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties. This job description may be changed at any time.

Essential functions (include, but are not limited to):

  • Receives and maintains a caseload of WIC mothers 
  • 2-3 participants per hour worked
  • Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers
  • Breastfeeding Benefits, Breastfeeding Common Barriers…
  • Assists with WIC clinic prenatal, breastfeeding classes and support groups

Qualifications

Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience in a social services-related position.
Job Requirements:

  • Must be a current or former WIC participant who has breastfed a minimum of six months
  • Enthusiastic about breastfeeding and supporting moms
  • Available to work up to 29 hours per week
  • Ability to complete client home visits on an as needed basis
  • Basic computer skills

 
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:The ability to translate English to Spanish and Spanish to English orally and in writing is preferred but not required. Previous experience as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. Certificate of completion of Loving Support Breastfeeding Training as recognized by USDA.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands: Inventory Management may require lifting of up to 50 pounds. Fast paced work environment: ability to prioritize and self-manage tasks as needed in office AND home setting. Some travel involving home/hospital visits, trainings, meetings, and outreach.
 
Salary Information: $18.00 Hourly / Up to 29 hours per week /Part-time (No Benefits)
 
Applications Accepted:*THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED
 
Remote Work: –Employees authorized for remote/hybrid work must reside and perform their job duties exclusively within the state of Georgia. Remote/hybrid work arrangements outside the state are not permitted under current policy.

Cobb and Douglas Public Healtha nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race, or religion.

TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: www.cdph-ess.com. Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click “Apply” and begin your application process.     

VOTED ONE OF ATLANTA’S HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS
Thank you for your interest in CDPH. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: Natasha.Hart@dph.ga.gov
CDPH has adopted the Council on Linkages Core Competency for Public Health Professionals.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  
 
Date Posted
03/18/2026
Job Reference
00220129 & 00182251
Organization
District 3-1 County Position
Location
Cobb/Douglas County, GA
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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