Breastfeeding Support & Nutrition Educator (Temp)

Oklahoma Ag; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma State Department of Health in Shawnee is seeking a part-time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to provide nutrition education to breastfeeding and pregnant mothers in the clinic. This temporary role supports families in the community through education and outreach.

The position teaches nutrition, interviews patients, reviews charts, and maintains records with a standard Mon–Fri 8–5 schedule. Pay is up to $17.81/hour, based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements consist of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must provide documentation at the time of application and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Be familiar with nutritional and breastfeeding data and instruction to meet nutritional guidelines of WIC-Breastfeeding.

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.
• Conducts classes on general nutrition and consumer education.
• Participates in public information and educational activities regarding nutrition.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation and record-keeping

Following directions

Interpersonal skills

Breastfeeding nutrition knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oklahoma State Department of Health in Shawnee is seeking a part-time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to provide nutrition education to breastfeeding and pregnant mothers in the clinic. This temporary role supports families in the community through education and outreach.

The position teaches nutrition, interviews patients, reviews charts, and maintains records with a standard Mon–Fri 8–5 schedule. Pay is up to $17.81/hour, based on education and experience.