Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary

Job Posting Title
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 District 3

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
September 25, 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 compensation for this position $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

Location : Payne County Health Department, 1026 N. Linwood Ave. Cushing, OK 74023

Salary : Up to $17.81 Hourly based on education and experience.

Full Time /Part Time : Part Time - up to 20 hours per week

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:

Duties not listed must be approved through the state Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Specialist and the local Administrative Director. Under the supervision of the local Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors will perform any or all of the following duties:

• Support WIC mothers during a normal breastfeeding experience
• Counsel new WIC mothers at certification
• Promote breastfeeding to WIC participants
• Address specific concerns of WIC expectant/breastfeeding mothers and correct misinformation
• Share WIC-approved breastfeeding educational materials with participants
• Counsel WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers over the telephone and in person (one-on-one) at scheduled intervals
• Follow up on WIC participants according to protocol (Refer to the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Training Manual for recommended contact frequency.)
• Be available to WIC participants outside usual clinic hours and outside the WIC clinic environment.
• Provide participants the phone number to the Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline for additional breastfeeding support from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants 24 hours per day/7 days a week
• Provide support and information to WIC breastfeeding mothers who may need help and/or advice to continue breastfeeding while working or going to school.
• Issue breast pumps and maintain breast pump inventory (Must complete formal breast pump training prior to issuing breast pumps)
• Document appropriate counseling information, such as participant name, date, and time spent with participants in clinic records within 24 hours of contact.
• Complete and turn in Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Monthly Activity Report to the local Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Coordinator by the fifth day of the following month.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Receiving or have received WIC services.
• Have successfully breastfed at least one baby (do not currently have to be breastfeeding, however at least six months of breastfeeding experience is preferred)
• Possesses good communication skills.
• Have access to a telephone and reliable transportation.
• Are enthusiastic about breastfeeding and have a desire to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone.

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 Jobs Hub .

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