Peer Counselor - Part Time (Grant Funded)

Peer Counselor - Part Time (Grant Funded)

Salary

$18.23 Hourly

Location

VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS SAN ANTONIO, TX

Job Type

4C Part-Time

Job Number

2026-01184

Department

SA Metro Health District

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 10:43 AM Central

Grant Funded

Yes

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Job Summary

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing duties specific to the Project Worth Program or the WIC Program. Performs social and emotional learning activities and developing service-learning projects for Project Worth or documents and maintains client records and teaches classes on the advantages of breastfeeding for the WIC Program. Exercises no supervision.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location

Various WIC Locations

Work Hours

Work hours vary between 7:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (possibly one Saturday per month)

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches classes on the advantages of breastfeeding and the management of normal breastfeeding experiences.
• Provides information and promotes breastfeeding as the normal way to feed an infant, among peers and community.
• Counsels pregnant and breastfeeding mothers on a one-to-one basis, and provides support and follow-up as needed.
• Documents and maintains records.
• Attends all training provided for Peer Counselors.
• Teaches use, cleaning, and assembly of breast pumps and expression and storage of human milk.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.

WIC Program Specific Requirements (as required by grant funding requirements)

• Must have breastfed or expressed breastmilk for at least one baby.
• Must have the ability to work outside of regular clinic hours and outside of the WIC Clinic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English & Spanish.
• Current or former participant in the WIC Program.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of related program and terminology.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and basic office equipment.
• Ability to counsel and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to comply with all OSHA regulations and current immunization policies.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

Have you breastfed or expressed breastmilk for at least one baby?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have the ability to work outside of regular clinic hours and outside of the WIC Clinic?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you a current or previous participant in the WIC Program?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you bilingual in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you a current or former Metro Health intern/practicum student?

• Yes, I am a current intern/practicum student
• Yes, i am a former intern/practicum student
• No, I have not been an intern/practicum student at Metro Health

11

If you are a former intern/practicum student, please select the timeframe in which you completed your internship/practicum at Metro Health:

• Within the last 6 months
• Within the last 7-12 months
• Within the last 13-24 months
• More than 24 months
• None of the above

12

Do you have experience working with Data Management Systems?

• Yes
• No

13

Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

14

Describe your experience working in a community setting or non-profit agency. If you do not have experience, respond "N/A."

15

Describe your experience in leading group discussions. What was your role? What was the outcome? If you do not have experience, respond "N/A."

16

I acknowledge this position is Grant Funded. (Positions that are "grant funded" are unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.)

• I acknowledge

17

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

• Agree
• Disagree

18

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

• Agree
• Disagree

19

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx