Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a diverse, community-focused nonprofit dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of families living with the everyday barriers of poverty.

What we are proud to offer you:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings (IPERS and/or 403b) with generous company match
• Paid time off and 10 company paid holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits: Flexible Spending, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident
  

POSITION GOAL

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator will oversee the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program working closely with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program.

WAGE AND SCHEDULE

Wage is $27.38 - $28.88 hourly depending on education and experience.

Schedule is Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends. Anticipated to be 6 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Provide oversight, direction, and support for the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program.
2. Supervision of Breastfeeding Peer Counselors including hiring, training and ongoing oversight
3. Provide support to WIC as needed.
4. Hire and train appropriate staff for breastfeeding positions.
5. Attend training, meetings and conferences for Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinators as required/recommended by the HHS contract
6. Maintain current data in state data systems.
7. Perform quality assurance of Breastfeeding Peer Counselors work.
8. Follow HACAP procedure for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
9. Manage a flexible work schedule according to the agreed-upon number of hours scheduled to work per week that meets the needs of the company, clients, contractors, and any other appropriate parties. This may include occasional evening and weekend hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

1. Meets the qualifications for a WIC Competent Professional Authority (Physician, Licensed Dietitian, Registered Nurse, or Physician Assistant).
2. Experience as a Competent Professional Authority.
3. Experience in counseling breastfeeding people.
4. Successfully completed (or will complete by August 2023) specialized training in lactation management and care. (IBCLC, CLC, CLS).
5. Experience in program management.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Complete Child Abuse Reporter training within six (6) months of employment and update every three (3) years.
2. Complete bloodborne pathogen training within ten (10) days of employment and update every year.
3. Valid driver’s license.
4. Valid car insurance.
5. Reliable transportation for on-the-job use.