Hourly Buddy Program Specialist - WIC Breastfeeding – Marietta

Cobb County

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Listing Summary

We Offer:

• Exceptional learning and growth opportunities

• Flexibility within our core operating hours of Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm

• Employee recognition program

• Worksite Wellness activities

• Diverse workforce

Purpose of the Position: Reporting to the designated Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) local agency staff, the WIC Buddy Specialist leads the local agency’s WIC Buddy Program activities. The WIC Buddy Specialist manages the overall local agency-specific duties related to the program, such as promotion of the WIC Buddy Program, matching participants as they are enrolled in the program, distributing, and collecting buddy consent forms, and communicating with WIC participants regarding their participation in the WIC Buddy Program. The WIC Buddy Specialist supports the monitoring of set program performance measures and works with the Local Agency’s Breastfeeding Program Coordinator, Nutrition Services Director, and/or designee to implement project reinforcement and/or improvement plans. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties.

Essential Functions (include, but are not limited to):

• Monitors and coordinates the local agency activities of the WIC Buddy Program
• Markets and promotes the WIC Buddy Program
• Recruits WIC participants to participate in the WIC Buddy Program

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year competency as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
• Completion of the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum Level I and II
• Has one or more of the following skills and/or experience:
  • Caseload management
  • Counseling skills
  • Supporting mother-baby dyad
  • Breastfeeding promotion
  • Developing, implementing, and facilitating training
  • Organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams etc.)
  • Knowledge of GA-WIC policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the minimum qualification possess the following (including but not limited to):

• Two years at an accredited college or university with at least fifteen (15) credit hours in a social service-related field
• Expertise with social marketing campaigns, management of professional social media platforms, and social media analytics

Work Conditions & Physical Demands: Inventory Management may require lifting of up to 50 pounds. Fast-paced work environment: ability to prioritize and self-manage tasks as needed in office AND home settings. Some travel involving home/hospital visits, trainings, meetings, and outreach

Salary Information: $18 /hr. | Up to 29 hrs./ wk. | No benefits

*** Current state employees’ salary will be subject to State Personnel Board rule provisions. If you have questions regarding salary, please do not hesitate to contact WA***

* THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED

Cobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion.

TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: www.cdph-ess.com. Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click “Apply” and begin your application process.

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Thank you for your interest in CDPH. 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.

Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: Natasha.Hart@dph.ga.gov

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