BMS FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS

Breast Feeding Peer Counselor - Part-time

BMS FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS  •  $20/hr  •  Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Join Our Team as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Part-Time) – Brooklyn, NY
Empower. Support. Inspire.

Are you passionate about supporting mothers and babies on their breastfeeding journey? Do you want to make a difference in your community in a meaningful and personal way? We are currently seeking a Part-Time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our WIC team in Brooklyn, NY.

As a Peer Counselor, you’ll provide one-on-one support, encouragement, and information to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, helping them navigate early motherhood with confidence. This is a unique opportunity for someone with personal breastfeeding experience who is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and building supportive relationships with other women in their community.

What You'll Do:

  • Offer encouragement and basic breastfeeding education through phone calls, in-person visits, and group workshops.
  • Support WIC participants during prenatal and postpartum stages.
  • Help facilitate breastfeeding support groups and attend community health events.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure strict confidentiality.
  • Work flexible hours outside the traditional 9–5 to meet the needs of new moms.
  • Participate in trainings, conferences, and team meetings to expand your skills and knowledge.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Previous personal breastfeeding experience.
  • Completion of Peer Counselor Training (or willingness to complete).
  • A current or former WIC participant or a member of the local community.
  • Warm, supportive, and nurturing personality.
  • Reliable phone access and transportation.
  • A genuine passion for helping other women succeed in breastfeeding.

This is more than just a job—it’s a calling. If you are eager to lift up new mothers and promote healthier beginnings for babies in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a healthier Brooklyn, one mother at a time.

BMS FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS

About BMS FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS

The BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers (BMS) serve over 17,000 residents in East and Central Brooklyn, New York. We are dedicated to delivering top-notch services and comprehensive programs to address and prevent health conditions, while empowering our community through education, coordination, and advocacy.

Our mission is to provide and promote integrative and high-quality health care and social services, enabling every individual and family in our communities to achieve Total Health and Wellness. We aim to ignite a health and wellness revolution that brings lasting, positive change to our communities.

Our History: BMS’s roots trace back to the 1960s with the Brownsville Community Council (BCC), a group committed to organizing and empowering residents. This activism led to the creation of the Brownsville Community Development Corporation (BCDC) in 1974, and eventually, BMS was established in 1982 as a federally qualified health center. Our goal was, and still is, to provide services regardless of the ability to pay, immigration status, or health insurance coverage.

Our Impact: Today, BMS is dedicated to the cultural, economic, medical, and educational well-being of everyone in our community. We continue to advocate for increased healthcare access and inspire overall well-being throughout Brooklyn.

Our Founder: Joseph Francois, former CEO of BCDC and founding Executive Director of BMS, was a passionate advocate for Brownsville, Ocean Hill, and East New York. His leadership shaped BMS into a vital social change agent. In his honor, we have named one of our service sites the “BMS Life & Wellness Center: The Joseph K. Francois Pavilion.”

Join us in our mission to transform health and wellness in Brooklyn and beyond!

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Brooklyn, us
Year Founded
1974
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