Maternal Health Services

Canandaigua, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Adelphi is seeking a qualified Maternal Health Care Specialist (Doula) to provide non-medical family-centered prenatal and postpartum support for pregnant women enrolled in Mid-America Head Start Early Head Start home-based programs. The ideal candidate will improve access to maternal health care promote healthy birth outcomes support emotional and physical well-being during pregnancy and after childbirth equip families with tools for informed decision-making and strengthen connections to community resources.

Job Quick Facts

ID: BD

Profession: Maternal Health Services

Specialty: Doula / Maternal Health Care Specialist

Facility Type: Early Head Start Home-Based Programs

Location: Kansas City MO

Job Type: Contract

Hours: Approx. 15 hrs/week (60 hrs/month; may fluctuate seasonally)

Rate: $25-30/hr

Requirements

Certified/Certificate Doula or Associates degree in a health-related field

Experience providing doula or maternal health support services

Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards

Must provide clear criminal background check and TB screening (federal grant requirement)

Ability to travel to home-based program locations across the MARC network

Strong communication documentation and family-engagement skills

Familiarity with community maternal health resources preferred

Responsibilities

Provide consultation coordination of services and maternal health support for Tier 1 & 2 Early Head Start home-based programs

Maintain a thorough understanding of Head Start Performance Standards related to prenatal postpartum and family support services

Deliver maternal health education sessions and early parenting workshops including topics such as safe sleep diapering newborn care routines soothing techniques breastfeeding support and postpartum recovery

Participate in triage to identify family needs and ensure timely referrals to medical mental-health and social-service providers

Conduct 2-week postpartum home visits to assess maternal and infant well-being bonding feeding healing and overall adjustment

Perform ongoing check-ins to monitor wellness and reinforce individualized care plans

Establish partnerships with maternal-health agencies and safety-net clinics to strengthen access and continuity of care

Track maternal health engagement by collecting baseline and post-intervention data

Document all home visits wellness assessments referrals and training activities in ChildPlus

Support the Health Manager with the American Heart Association Postpartum Systems of Care Initiative

Participate in MARC Head Start Health Services Advisory Committee Meetings

Attend monthly meetings with the Health Manager and Health Coordinator to review needs evaluate barriers and strengthen service delivery

Perform additional duties as assigned in support of maternal and family health