Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary

State of Oklahoma

6d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Location: Moore - 424 S. Eastern Ave. Salary: up to $17.81/hour, based on education and experience Full Time /Part Time: Part Time – Temporary Work Schedule: This position is a 999 position at approximately 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Hours are determined by clinic need. Primary Hours: 8-5 Position Description: The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is responsible for being a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Requirements

Education and Experience requirements consist of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors are a special group of women who are able to model good parenting skills, as well as breastfeeding skills.
Their responsibilities will include being positive role models and positive representatives of WIC and the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor program.
When recruiting Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, local agencies shall choose mothers who meet all of the following criteria:
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

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
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors will make immediate referrals according to the individual local agency’s established referral system when they encounter:
Breastfeeding problems outside the normal breastfeeding experience.
Breastfeeding problems that are not resolved within 24 hours of the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor’s intervention.
Problems in an area other than breastfeeding.
Issues beyond their scope of expertise.
Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
Other duties as assigned.
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.