Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary

Job Posting Title

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 6

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

July 16, 2024

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full / Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

The hourly salary is up to $17.81 based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary

Location : Seminole & Hughes County Health Department

Salary : $17.81 / hour

Full Time / Part Time : Part time

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday

Primary Hours : 8 : 00 am – 5 : 00 pm

Position Description :

A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Duties :

• Teaches and assists with nutrition one on one and classroom setting classes to breastfeeding & pregnant mothers.
• Interviews patients and takes diet histories.
• Reviews patient medical charts for dietetic and nutritional information.
• Assists nutrition therapist in determining appropriate nutritional care of patients.
• Gives individual diet instructions to patients with normal and modified diets, as directed by a nutrition therapist.
• Conducts classes on general nutrition and consumer education.
• Participates in public information and educational activities regarding nutrition.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

Other Duties :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications :

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors are a special group of women who are able to model good parenting skills, as well as breastfeeding skills. Their responsibilities will include being positive role models and positive representatives of WIC and the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor program. When recruiting Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, local agencies shall choose mothers who meet all of the following criteria :

1. Are receiving or have received WIC services

2. Have successfully breastfed at least one baby (do not currently have to be breastfeeding, however at least six months of breastfeeding experience is preferred)

3. Possesses good communication skills

4. Have access to a telephone and reliable transportation

5. Are enthusiastic about breastfeeding and have a desire to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience

Mandatory Training :

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors will receive all of the following training :

1. OSDH WIC Service Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Orientation

2. An approved basic Breastfeeding Educator Course (completion required within one year of employment and refresher completed at least every three years)

3. Breast pump training

4. Scheduled Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in-services

Recommended Training :

It is recommended that Breastfeeding Peer Counselors attend the OSDH WIC Service Annual WIC Breastfeeding Conference.

Referrals :

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors will make immediate referrals according to the individual local agency’s established referral system when they encounter :

1. Breastfeeding problems outside the normal breastfeeding experience.

2. Breastfeeding problems that are not resolved within 24 hours of the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor’s intervention.

3. Problems in an area other than breastfeeding.

4. Issues beyond their scope of expertise.

Application Requirements :

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

This position is set in an office environment, computer based. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach.

Telework : This position is not eligible for Telework.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday .