Job Posting Title

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Temporary

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 10

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

August 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

The hourly rate for this position is up to $17.81/hour, 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

Location: Cleveland County Health Department – 250 12th Ave N.E. Norman, OK

Salary: up to $17.81/hour, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Part time

Work Schedule:  Monday to Friday

Primary Hours: between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, up to 20 hours per week.

 

Position Description: A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Duties not listed must be approved through the state Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Specialist and the local Regional Director. Under the supervision of the local Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors will perform any or all of the following duties:

• 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 in the office is an essential function of this 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.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

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 model