Job Posting TitleBreastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary
Agency340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization340 District 6
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)May 15, 2025
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-TimePart time
Job TypeTemporary
CompensationThis position has an hourly rate of 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 DescriptionPosition SummaryThis 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 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.
- Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
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.
Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility 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 EnvironmentWork 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.
Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe 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.
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