Birth & Postpartum Doula - PA Medicaid Enrolled

EmpowerMama; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

EmpowerMama, a PA Medicaid-approved full-spectrum doula service, seeks doulas to support families from pregnancy through the early weeks postpartum with non-medical care in home and community settings.

Doulas provide emotional, informational, and physical comfort, including birth support, infant care guidance, advocacy, and referrals while maintaining cultural sensitivity and flexible hours, including on-call births.

Qualifications

• Completion of a full spectrum or postpartum doula training program and certification.
• Birth doula certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Birth support: providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery.
• Emotional support: offering reassurance to expectant and new parents.
• Physical comfort: assisting with comfort measures during labor and recovery.
• Infant care: demonstrating newborn care, feeding, diapering, soothing.
• Informational support: providing evidence-based pregnancy, birth, infant care, breastfeeding information.
• Advocacy: helping families communicate with healthcare providers and access resources.
• Household organization: light duties to support recovery and bonding.
• Sibling support: helping older siblings adjust to the new family dynamic.
• Referrals: connecting families with additional resources and services.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

On-call availability

Education

Full spectrum/postpartum doula training and certification

Birth doula certification preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Full Spectrum Doula - PA Medicaid Approved

About EmpowerMama: EmpowerMama is a doula agency on a mission to ensure every family — regardless of income or zip code — has access to skilled, compassionate doula care. We work directly with Medicaid-enrolled families across Pennsylvania, bringing evidence-based perinatal and postpartum support into their homes and communities.

Joining EmpowerMama means joining a team of dedicated professionals who believe birth equity is not optional. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where diverse perspectives are valued and every doula plays a meaningful role in transforming maternal health outcomes for the families who need it most.

About the Role: EmpowerMama is seeking PA Medicaid-enrolled full spectrum doulas to provide non-medical support to families throughout the perinatal and postpartum period, including labor and delivery. You will deliver home-based and community care that supports the physical, emotional, and informational needs of families from pregnancy through the early weeks of parenthood.

Key Responsibilities:

• Birth Support: Providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery.
• Emotional Support: Offering emotional support and reassurance to expectant and new parents, helping them navigate the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
• Physical Comfort: Assisting with comfort measures during labor and physical recovery after childbirth, including providing opportunities for rest and personal care.
• Infant Care: Demonstrating newborn care techniques, such as feeding, diapering, and soothing the baby.
• Informational Support: Providing evidence-based information on pregnancy, birth options, infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
• Advocacy: Acting as an advocate for families, helping them communicate with healthcare providers and access necessary resources.
• Household Organization: Assisting with light household duties to allow parents to focus on their recovery and bonding with the baby.
• Sibling Support: Helping older siblings adjust to the new family dynamics and providing care if needed.
• Referrals: Connecting parents with additional resources and support services as needed.

Qualifications:

• Training: Completion of a full spectrum or postpartum doula training program and certification. Birth doula certification preferred. Certification in lactation or breastfeeding consultation preferred.
• Medicaid Enrollment: Must be enrolled as a PA Medicaid provider (required).
• Transportation: Reliable transportation required for home visits and birth support throughout service area.
• Skills: Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills. Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.
• Personality: Positive attitude, compassionate, patient, and nurturing demeanor. Empathetic and non-judgmental approach to supporting families.
• Hours: Must be able to work flexible hours, including on-call availability for births.
• Background: Must be able to pass a background check.
• CPR: Certification required.

EmpowerMama is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.

Ready to make a lasting impact? Join EmpowerMama and help ensure every family gets the support they deserve.