Job Description

Job Location Pawhuska - Pawhuska, OK 74056 Position Type Full Time

The WIC Nutrition Assistant/Peer Counselor (NAPC) Is a paraprofessional support position. The NAPC will provide support and assistance to eligible applicants/participants by performing basic nutrition activities and provide basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Provide support to Nutrition Assistants with clerical duties as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED required. Associate’s Degree in Health-Related Services, preferred
• Must attend required breastfeeding classes as assigned by Breastfeeding Coordinator/Supervisor
• Must have reliable transportation

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required. Associate’s Degree in Health-Related Services, preferred
• At least 6 months breastfeeding experience, required
• Current or previous WIC participant, preferred
• Experience working with lower socio-economic status breastfeeding mothers and infants who experience complex breastfeeding challenges
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Compassion, enthusiasm, and desire to help mothers resolve breastfeeding challenges, and encourage Mother’s to enjoy a positive experience
• Active listening, rapport building and communication skills
• Collaboration with other WIC staff
• Requires traveling to various WIC sites
• Literacy and Language skills appropriate to address the needs of a diverse population
• Proficiency in computer communication skills and applications
• Must carry program assigned telephone at all times
• Must be able to work 10-20 hours per week in the office setting, with flexibility of schedule working both from home and or in the office. Some evening and weekends may be required.
• Must be a highly self-motivated individual and prioritize day-today operations
• Must maintain confidential records and data
• Must provide superior customer service
• Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance that positively represents the Nation
• Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
• Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions
• Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Requires good interpersonal communication and team work skills
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles