Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary

Oklahoma State Department of Health
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma United States  View Map
Posted: May 01, 2025
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  • 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 (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-Time
    Part time

    Job Type
    Temporary

    Compensation
    This 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 Description

    Position Summary

    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 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 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 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 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 .
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Oklahoma State Department of Health
    • Oklahoma State Department of Health

    Choosing a career in public health will put you on the pathway to making things better for your community, your neighbor, your family, and yourself...and receive competitive pay and great benefits!

     

    The Oklahoma State Department of Health protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Five major service branches - Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Protective Health Services - provide technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

     

    Our Vision:

    Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.

    Our Mission:

    To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.

    Our Values:

    Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability

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