Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH) â WIC Program
Portsmouth & Somersworth, NH
Part-Time | 8 Hours Weekly | Non-Exempt
$18.00 per hour
Support Moms. Empower Families. Make a Difference.
Greater Seacoast Community Health is seeking a compassionate and encouraging Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our WIC team. This role provides peer support, education, and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers throughout our community.
As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, you will become a trusted source of support for mothers navigating one of the most important and emotional stages of parenthood.
This position is ideal for someone who has personal breastfeeding experience and is passionate about helping other mothers feel supported, confident, and successful in their breastfeeding journey.
What Youâll Do
- Provide breastfeeding encouragement, education, and emotional support to WIC participantsÂ
- Maintain contact with pregnant and breastfeeding mothers through phone calls and follow-upsÂ
- Share practical breastfeeding experiences and guidanceÂ
- Work collaboratively with WIC staff and healthcare providersÂ
- Refer families to appropriate resources when neededÂ
- Support community outreach and breastfeeding awareness effortsÂ
â Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- High school diploma or equivalentÂ
- Personal experience successfully breastfeeding at least one childÂ
- Previous participation in or involvement with the WIC program Required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skillsÂ
- Compassionate, supportive, and professional approachÂ
- Ability to maintain confidentialityÂ
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between WIC sitesÂ
- Ability to work independently and within a team environmentÂ
â Preferred
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting othersÂ
- Interest in maternal and child healthÂ
Why Join GSCH?
At GSCH, we believe every family deserves support, respect, and access to compassionate care. Through our WIC program, youâll help empower mothers, strengthen families, and improve community health across the Seacoast region.
Our mission:
 To deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services accessible to allâregardless of ability to pay.
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