Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is seeking a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Temporary) to provide nutrition education and guidance to breastfeeding and pregnant mothers in the Shawnee clinic. The role supports public health nutrition and education efforts with a part-time schedule.

Responsibilities include teaching nutrition, interviewing patients, reviewing charts, and conducting nutrition-related classes.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements consist of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and assists with nutrition one on one and classroom setting classes to breastfeeding & pregnant mothers.
• Interviews patients and take diet histories.
• Reviews patient medical charts for dietetic and nutritional information.
• Assists nutrition therapists 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.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.

Skills

Nutrition education

Patient interviews

Diet history recording

Public health education

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary

Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization 340 District 6

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. 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 Salary: up to $17.81 per hour, 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 : Shawnee - 1904 Gordon Cooper Dr

Salary : up to $17.81 per hour, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Part-Time

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday

Primary Hours : 8-5

Position Description:

This position provides nutritional education and guidance to breastfeeding and pregnant mothers in the clinic.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Teaches and assists with nutrition one on one and classroom setting classes to breastfeeding & pregnant mothers.
• Interviews patients and take diet histories.
• Reviews patient medical charts for dietetic and nutritional information.
• Assists nutrition therapists 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.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Experience requirements consist of a 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.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to record observations and activities; to follow oral and written directions; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Be familiar with nutritional and breastfeeding data and instruction to meet nutritional guidelines of WIC- Breastfeeding.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position.

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.