WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Hourly
Georgia Department of Public Health
- Atlanta, GA
- 5 days ago
- $16 Per Hour
Highlights
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. Positions will report to work daily in one of the county health departments located in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, or Walker.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Website | http://dph.ga.gov |
Description
Pay Grade: TPW
Peer Counselor positions are located in the county nearest to the employee's residence and will require travel to other counties. This is not a remote position. Positions will report to work daily in one of the county health departments located in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, or Walker.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 1 - $16/hour
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 2 - $17/hour
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 3 - $18/hour
Who We Are.We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
- Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
Join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. This is a part-time, hourly position working up to 29 hours per week.
Peer Counselor positions are located in the county nearest to the employee's residence and will require travel to other counties. This is not a remote position. Positions will report to work daily in one of the county health departments located in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, or Walker.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 1 - $16/hour
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 2 - $17/hour
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor 3 - $18/hour
Job Type: Part Time Hourly
Agency: District 1-1 County Position
Location: Rome (Floyd County Health Department)
About Company
The Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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