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WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 2026-02642
Salary
$19.66 Hourly
Location
Newcastle, WY
Job Type
Contract Full-time
Job Number
2026-02642
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date
11/03/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Job Classification
ATAW99
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Use your skills to make a difference in your community! This is a full-time position working as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in Weston County. Newcastle is a welcoming, close-knit community of around 3,300 residents nestled at the western gateway to the Black Hills. Ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike, Newcastle offers year-round recreation with direct access to Black Hills National Forest trails, Keyhole State Park, and nearby Beaver Creek. Residents enjoy quiet small-town living with convenient access to larger towns nearby. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.
Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
Receives a caseload of WIC mothers and makes routine periodic contact with all mothers assigned.
Schedules routine breastfeeding support contacts with all pregnant and breastfeeding women assigned in the Management Information System (MIS). Maintains a caseload of pregnant and breastfeeding women, dependent on individual clinic caseload.
Prioritizes appointments based on the needs of the participant and where she might be in her pregnancy or breastfeeding journey.
Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new or expecting mothers, staying within scope of practice, which includes telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. Helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, in the WIC clinic, safe public places, and optional hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC Program.
Documents each interaction and appointment between the mother and peer counselor in the MIS, as well as maintaining a monthly statistics report on caseload.
Sends out regular correspondence to expecting or new mothers that might include breastfeeding education
Respects each mother by keeping her information strictly confidential.
Helps to maintain serialized breast pump inventory within the local agencies.
With support from the CPA, the peer counselor may issue a breast pump or breast supplies to a participant and provide general support with pump education.
The peer counselor helps to sterilize breast pumps once they are returned to the clinic.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-exempt
The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
Open Until Filled
Full time
A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Non Benefit Position
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. * I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.
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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
Required Question
Employer State of Wyoming
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General Description Section
Statewide, Wyoming, 82002
Phone 307-777-7188
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm