OPS HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER - 64914087 1
State of Illinois
About this role
A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional who offers basic breastfeeding guidance and social support to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, primarily through individual counseling and group presentations. The role involves providing accurate breastfeeding information, maintaining confidentiality, and documenting activities to promote breastfeeding as the preferred infant feeding method. Work may include in-clinic, telephonic, and remote support, with responsibilities tailored to agency needs.
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About State of Illinois
illinois.govIllinois.gov is the official web portal of the State of Illinois that centralizes information and services from state agencies. The site helps residents, businesses, and visitors find government resources, forms, licensing and business services, employment opportunities, and news about state programs. It offers searchable agency directories, service portals, and links to places to go and things to see across Illinois. Users can access dedicated sections for government, business, and employment to interact with state services online.
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About State of Illinois
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$49k – $67k
per year
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