Kindred Birth Companion Doula

SisterWeb (SW) doulas are essential workers who provide culturallycentered compassionate support to Black individuals and families in San Francisco during pregnancy birth and postpartum. These communities are often underserved in accessing highquality culturallyaligned doula care. As a SisterWeb doula youll be compensated for offering peertopeer doula support and will engage with a robust network of professional doulas within San Francisco communities most affected by maternal health disparities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized skilled in balancing multiple tasks collaborative and attentive to detail.

This is a temporary grantfunded fulltime benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health. In person work required.

Pay rate: $27.88 per hour

If hired for this position you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID19 prior to your start date or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

WORK ENVIRONMENT
General Office Setting Indoors Temperature Controlled
Diverse home environments
Regular Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM (occasional evenings weekends holidays and overtime required)
Must be available for inperson work during standard hours and for some weekends and holidays
Minimum Availability: 40 hours per week

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serve as a primary doula for 23 births/EDDs per month and act as backup for cohort doula teams
Provide education on pregnancy childbirth and health risk reduction for clients and their support networks using diverse evidencebased methods
Occasionally support clients during medical appointments
Facilitate open communication between clients medical and mental health providers to foster selfadvocacy in health settings for parent and child
Participate actively in SisterWebs Champion Dyad Initiative (CDI) through bidirectional feedback
Attend all SisterWeb and KBC Program meetings including mandatory training in birth and professional competencies program mentorship and ongoing support with KBC Lead Doulas and Mentors
Advocate for clients birth goals providing 24/7 oncall support throughout pregnancy birth and the postpartum period
Provide ongoing virtual and inperson support during labor and delivery
Assist clients with hospital discharge plans and transportation arrangements
Provide postpartum doula services and support the transition home for clients and their babies
Employ traumainformed care practices with a focus on maternal and infant mental health
Conduct screenings and refer clients to specialty providers as needed
Support SisterWeb outreach client/community groups and medical community training initiatives
Collaborate with SisterWeb staff to connect clients to external resources
Maintain precise documentation develop clientcentered service plans and complete client reports
Participate in data collection surveys evaluations and research activities as necessary for the SisterWeb role
Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Certified training as a Birth/Labor Doula required
Demonstrated experience in doula work or inhome social services for diverse populations
Ability to plan coordinate and organize work projects
Strong facilitation presentation and communication skills both written and verbal
High attention to detail
Proficiency in Google Workspace and social media (Instagram)

Education and Experience
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
Practical birth work experience (parenting or early childhood experience also valued)
Experience as a doula (minimum five births attended or shadowed) or inhome visitor

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
Certification as a Doula or Childbirth Educator (or documented training)
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States
Background check required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Occasionally
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb Crawl Kneel Bend Occasionally
Lift /Carry Occasionally Up to 50 lbs
Push/Pull Occasionally Up to 50 lbs
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally 0 2 hrs/day)
Frequently 2 5 hrs/day)
Constantly 5 hrs/day)

All qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age 40 and over) national origin or ancestry race color religion sex gender sexual orientation pregnancy or perceived pregnancy reproductive health decision making physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer) AIDS or HIV genetic information or characteristics veteran status or military service.