Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

2 weeks ago

Oklahoma City, United States Neighborhood Services Organization Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $16.45 Hourly

SUMMARY:

A Women Infants and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers with the goal of increasing the breastfeeding rates.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers by telephone or face-to-face
  • Assist in breast pump issuance
  • Follow up and tracking
  • Assisting with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups
  • Keep accurate records and refer clients appropriately
  • Ability to work up to 15 hours per week.
  • Has reliable transportation
  • Bilingual/Spanish a plus


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Mothers who possess a High School diploma or GED, are receiving or have received WIC services and have successfully breastfed one baby at least six months.
  • Clearance of background check, have a clean driving record, and pass a drug screen. This position is considered a safety sensitive position, and therefore exempt from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Act. 


SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • Must possess good communication skills; be enthusiastic about breastfeeding and have a desire to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience and have access to a telephone and reliable transportation.

 

TRAINING

  • Attends a series of breastfeeding classes (may bring nursing baby under 8 months)
  • Observes other peer counselors or breastfeeding experts helping mothers breastfeed
  • Reads assigned books or materials about breastfeeding.

  

WORKING CONDITIONS


  • Majority of time spent in this position is in a well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
  • This job requires moderate physical activity performing in a primarily administrative nature.
  • Occasional periods of high stress.
  • Clinic hours are 7:45 am-4:30 pm Monday- Friday. Variable shifts ranging from 4-8 hours shifts are available with up to 15 hours per week. 


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