Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Senior
Austin Public Health
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in a related field.
- Breastfed or expressed breastmilk for at least one baby.
- Are from the target population and can be trained to be paraprofessionals
- Not licensed or credentialed health professionals such as; International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), Registered Dietitians (RDs), nurses.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Completion of certification in Peer Counselor Training course.
- Completion of all required WIC modules during the probationary period.
- Completion of the Lactation Principles and Advanced Lactation Management course or other recognized breastfeeding trainings with similar learning objectives.