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Lawrenceville, GA
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Today
Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Buford Health Center Job Type: Hourly Job Number: 202600030 Department: WIC & Nutrition Services Division: Buford Health Center - WIC Opening Date: 07/15/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: TPW
Job Information Paygrade: TPW
The pay range for this position is set at $15-$16.50/hr (based on education) for up to 29/hrs per week.
In order to qualify for this position, you must have 6 months of breastfeeding experience & be a current or previous WIC participant (in any state, not just GA WIC)
Description of Duties
Under general supervision, provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant/breastfeeding mothers, including on-going breastfeeding education and/or counseling on the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers to breastfeeding and how to start breastfeeding successfully. Assists in teaching prenatal breastfeeding classes for WIC participants and provides individual breastfeeding education as needed. Maintains a caseload of WIC pregnant/breastfeeding mothers, and uses proper and consistent documentation for peer counselor contacts in the database system. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Has previously breastfed for at least 6 months. Current or previous WIC participant
Preferred Qualifications: Previous Peer Counseling experience, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), Bi-lingual in English & Spanish Additional Information GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. Required education credentials, license(s), certification(s) and/or registration(s) must be submitted prior to employment. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. GNR PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our employment practices. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following: Pre-Employment Drug & Medical Screening, Fingerprint Criminal Record Investigation & Reference Checks.
Georgia Defined Contribution Savings Plan
Exceptional learning and growth opportunities.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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Are you a current GNR Public Health Employee?
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?
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Are you able to pass a background check?
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Do you have experience working or interning in Public Health?
Yes, I work or previously worked for Public Health
Yes, I have interned in Public Health.
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Have you ever been dismissed from ANY government position? If yes, an explanation can be attached with application.
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Knowing that all Public Health staff, regardless of their role are considered responders, are there any challenges that you would have in responding to a Public Health emergency? Is there anything about working for Public Health that concerns you? 08
Have you previously breast fed for at least 6 months & are you a current or previous WIC participant?
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Please list your days & hours of working availability 10
Have you worked as a WIC Peer Counselor before?
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Are you a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE)?