Title: WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Bilingual Spanish (Part Time - 0.8 FTE) Location: San Rafael United States Job Description: At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service. The WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a member of the WIC team within the Division of Public Health, Health and Human Services Department, County of Marin. Under direct supervision and in accordance with established program guidelines, the Peer Counselor provides basic breastfeeding education, encouragement, and peer support to pregnant and breastfeeding participants enrolled in the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program. Services are delivered through scheduled phone contacts, WIC clinic visits, hospital visits, and other approved participant interactions. The Peer Counselor maintains an assigned caseload and provides culturally responsive, non-judgmental support to help participants meet their infant feeding goals while recognizing situations that require referral to an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), healthcare provider, or other community resources. All participant contacts and required documentation are completed in accordance with program standards using California's WIC WISE system and the Peer Counselor Database (PCDB). The Peer Counselor also participates in breastfeeding promotion activities, community outreach efforts, and team meetings as part of the local WIC program. As part of onboarding, the Peer Counselor completes required program training designed to provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the position. There is one (1) part-time (0.8 FTE) WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (bilingual Spanish) position available at this time. BILINGUAL TESTING / CERTIFICATION The successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements. OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE Our highly qualified candidate for the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position is dependable, organized, and able to manage responsibilities independently while maintaining accurate and timely records. They demonstrate basic computer proficiency and strong attention to detail in documentation and participant follow-up. The highly qualified candidate communicates clearly and respectfully and is comfortable working with families from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. They approach participants, colleagues, and community partners with professionalism, compassion, cultural humility, and a non-judgmental attitude. This individual is enthusiastic about providing peer support and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding participants and is motivated to help families meet their infant feeding goals. They have strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, and the ability to build trust and rapport with participants. Consistent with program requirements, the ideal candidate is a current or former WIC participant with personal breastfeeding experience and a genuine commitment to supporting other families through shared lived experience. Bilingual skills in Spanish / English are required for this position. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Breastfeeding promotion and support strategies. - Normal breastfeeding physiology. - Nutritional needs of infants and breastfeeding women. - Infant behaviors. Ability to: - Motivate clients to breastfeed their infants. - Participates and assists with breastfeeding classes and support groups. - Keep accurate records and create clear, concise reports. - Communicate with individuals in a culturally diverse, low-income population. - Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work demonstrating tact, diplomacy, patience, and compassion. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS In accordance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture requirements, all persons appointed to this class are required to attend and pass a 25-hour course titled Loving Support through Peer Counseling provided by the Department of Agriculture within 60 days of appointment to this class. Failure to successfully complete the training may be cause for termination. Maybe required to work outside of normal working hours. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of six months of experience breastfeeding a child and current or past participation in a WIC Program. Certificates and Licenses This job class requires travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. If a driver's license is required, at the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record. For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact at Sarah Githens at sarah.githens@marincounty.gov. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails. Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Live Scan (Special Requirements): Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice Live Scan check prior to appointment. Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

Role Description Consistent with and supportive of CTU's mission (to provide industry-relevant higher education to a diverse student population through innovative technology and experienced faculty, enabling the pursuit of personal and professional goals), Adjunct Faculty members provide quality and innovative instruction and meaningful engagement with our students to successfully achieve the relevant course, program, and degree level outcomes and support their academic success. - Prepare relevant, insightful, and engaging instructional materials and utilize existing course materials that support learning by CTU's student population. - Provide instruction in assigned courses (including applicable laboratory or work that is integral to the courses) that aligns with CTU's curricula and outcomes, instructional modalities, course technologies, and faculty expectations. - Engage and communicate with students to encourage their course participation and learning while maintaining mutual respect and professionalism. - Relate professional/industry experience to CTU's Professional Learning Model by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, introduction of professional/industry perspectives into courses, and active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities. - Maintain accessibility for and provide timely responsiveness to students, academic/faculty leadership, and University staff by telephone, CTU e-mail, and other appropriate means of communication. - Establish and maintain weekly office hours for student questions/support. - Assess student performance on course assignments and provide assignment feedback to support continued student growth and development. - Maintain appropriate documentation of student course activities. - Work with appropriate CTU teams (e.g., advising, academic/faculty leadership, and University staff) and leverage appropriate information to identify and support students who may be exceptional or challenged in their coursework and/or educational endeavors. - Refer students to appropriate co-curricular and extra-curricular resources (e.g., advising, tutoring, library, learning centers, and career services). - Participate in and contribute to CTU's academic governance through attendance at appropriate University/college/program meetings and participation in the academic assessment and institutional effectiveness process (including completion of appropriate surveys and participation in continuous improvement initiatives). - Successfully complete required new faculty certification training, course-specific technology/pedagogical training, annual ethics and information technology policy training, and annual faculty development requirements. - Provide periodic required documentation of ongoing and updated licensures, certifications, immunizations (as appropriate to the specific college/program), scholarship, and academic/professional experience (e.g., CVs/resumes). - Work closely with Program Chair and/or Lead Faculty (as appropriate). - Perform other responsibilities and abide by the appropriate policies and procedures contained in CTU's Faculty Handbook. Qualifications - Strong organizational and time management skills, with proficiency in meeting deadlines and urgency in responding to questions/requests. - Strong interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills. - Proficiency in working effectively, cooperatively, and flexibly in a team environment. - Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications (i.e., word processing, presentations, e-mail, calendaring, teleconferencing, text messaging, personal computers, and smart phones/tablets). Requirements - Master's Degree in Psychology or subfield; or out of field graduate degree with 18+ graduate semester hours in field/subfield; or out of field graduate degree with 5+ years' documented professional experience in field/subfield. Preferred Requirements - Doctorate Degree in Psychology or subfield; 3+ years’ documented professional experience in field/subfield; and 3+ years’ documented experience teaching adult, non-traditional, and Active Duty Military/Veteran student learners in a higher education setting.

• Provide virtual counseling and emotional support to individuals, couples, and families via 40 minute virtual appointments • Support members with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions • Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based approaches) • Help members navigate care options, including referrals to in-person providers when needed • Document encounter summaries in Maven’s practice management system (MPractice) • Collaborate with Maven’s Care Delivery team to ensure continuity of care, including referrals and follow-ups • Act as an ambassador of Maven’s care model, delivering culturally sensitive, family-centered care

• Maintain and/or perform assigned duties during all workdays covered by the specific period of this Agreement • Teach not more than 30 load hours per contract year (10-month), 33 load hours per contract year (11-month), or 36 load hours per contract year (12-month) • Perform reasonable and related administrative or other non-teaching assignments when needed