Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary

Job Summary A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who provides basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. This part‑time role is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and works Monday–Friday from 8‑5. Compensation Salary: up to $17.81 per hour, based on education and experience. Responsibilities Support WIC mothers during a normal breastfeeding experience Counsel new WIC mothers at certification Promote breastfeeding to WIC participants Address specific concerns of WIC expectant/breastfeeding mothers and correct misinformation Share WIC-approved breastfeeding educational materials with participants Counsel WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers over the telephone and in person (one‑on‑one) at scheduled intervals Follow up on WIC participants according to protocol (Refer to the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Training Manual for recommended contact frequency.) Be available to WIC participants outside usual clinic hours and outside the WIC clinic environment Provide participants the phone number to the Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline for additional breastfeeding support from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants 24 hours per day/7 days a week Provide support and information to WIC breastfeeding mothers who may need help and/or advice to continue breastfeeding while working or going to school Assist with issuance of breast pumps and breast pump inventory (Must complete formal breast pump training prior to assisting with breast pump issuance) Document appropriate counseling information, such as participant name, date, and time spent with participants in clinic records within 24 hours of contact Complete and turn in Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Monthly Activity Report to the local Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Coordinator by the fifth day of the following month Being present at the office is an essential function of the job Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Are receiving or have received WIC services Have successfully breastfed at least one baby (do not currently have to be breastfeeding, however at least six months of breastfeeding experience is preferred) Possesses good communication skills Have access to a telephone and reliable transportation Are enthusiastic about breastfeeding and have a desire to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience Mandatory Training OSDH WIC Service New Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training An approved basic Breastfeeding Educator Course (completion required within one year of employment and refresher completed at least every three years) Breast pump training Scheduled Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in‑services Recommended Training OSDH WIC Service WIC Breastfeeding Symposium 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 Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate‑controlled conditions and exposure to moderate noise. The position requires speaking, standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms. It also requires long periods of sitting and daily use of a computer and phone. Limited travel to trainings and meetings is required. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH