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Cole County approves reclassification and pay increase for health department breastfeeding counselor role, WIC to cover cost
Summary
The commission approved changing a vacant public-health position to 'Senior Breastfeeding Counselor and Professional Assistant' with a pay increase to $21.50 per hour (approximately $44,720 annually). The WIC contract will cover the additional salary and benefits, resulting in no county cost.
Cole County commissioners approved a reclassification and salary increase for a vacant position in the health department, changing the job title to "Senior Breastfeeding Counselor and Professional Assistant" and increasing pay to $21.50 per hour, which corresponds to approximately $44,720 annually based on a 2,080-hour work year. County staff said the change reassigns duties, including leading the breastfeeding coalition and community events, and that the increase will be paid fully by the WIC contract, resulting in no county cost.
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