Breastfeeding Peer Educator
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
Union City, california
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC) is a non-profit community health center committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our community through accessible, high-quality care. We integrate primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education, and more.
Overview:
Under the direction of the WIC Program Director and Breastfeeding Supervisor, the Breastfeeding Peer Educator (PE) provides basic breastfeeding education and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Training:
- This individual will be required to attend a series of breastfeeding classes (nursing babies are welcome) which includes a 20-hour competency-based course overseen by the Breastfeeding Supervisor
- Observes other peer educators or lactation consultants helping a mother breastfeed.
- Reads assigned books or materials about breastfeeding.
- Attends...