Breastfeeding Support Coach (Part-Time Health Educator)

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

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.