Doula (MamaCare Rising)

Looking for a career with an incredibly tight-knit organization thats also dedicated to helping their community Then youve come to the right place! This is your chance to be part of an organization thats entire mission is improving the lives of others!

For your contribution you will enjoy competitive (with other Public Health organizations) pay nine paid holidays generous PTO (4 weeks your first year) medical insurance with a generous employer contribution towards the premium employer paid life/AD&D ($50k) employer paid short- and long-term disability optional HSA dental vision life/AD&D and a 401(k) plan with employer contribution.

Summary: Doulas play a key role in the success of the MamaCare Rising Program by maintaining a caseload of pregnant mothers and engaging in community outreach to recruit eligible families and completing the intake process with those families as needed. As a Doula you will provide home visits group services and referrals to help mothers build the foundation for their familys health and development.

Supervisory Responsibilities: (as applicable)

• Not applicable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides childbirth education and support services in the home and in the community
• Demonstrates a non-judgmental orientation when working with families and treats all individuals with respect regardless of differing cultures religions sexual and gender identities values philosophies and lifestyles
• Able to maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with families and providers
• Completes accurate and timely completion of written assessments of families to assist with evaluation and the quality improvement of program
• Identifies and coordinates with formal/informal supports community-based resources medical and hospital staff
• Educates and reviews child development and parenting practices with caregivers to promote an increase in healthy parenting behaviors and attachment
• Completes administrative documentation requirements as outlined in agency policy
• Performs other special assignments outreach or miscellaneous duties as requested
• Performs on-call duties as assigned

• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Certified Birth Doula preferred or at minimum has completed training and willing to obtain certification.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Familiarity with social services compliance and training protocols/requirements.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential data.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and multi-task to meet important deadlines.
• Spanish Bilingual language skills a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Birth Doula preferred
• Home visiting experience preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Doula Certification or has completed training and is ready to complete certification
• One to two years of experience

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Use of general office equipment (computer keyboards telephones copy and telefax machines). May require minimal filing. Driving/operation of a vehicle.
• Ability to adhere to on-call schedule