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Under the general direction of the WIC Director, the Lactation Educator/Breastfeeding Supervisor is a certified lactation counselor (IBCLC) responsible for the development, coordination, and oversight of the Breastfeeding Counselor Program (BPCP) and other breastfeeding services in the program. The position works collaboratively between multiple programs and departments, both at WIC and across TVHC to promote the importance of breastfeeding newborn children. As the program supervisor, the individual will supervise the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Educator(s) to ensure eligible participants receive counseling and support services in accordance with all program benchmarks and quality standards. The Lactation Educator/Breastfeeding Supervisor also supervises the use of the web-based Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Database, while serving as the central source for training and coaching on this and all breastfeeding practices for all WIC staff, conducting individual and group trainings as appropriate.