Birth & Postpartum Doula - PA Medicaid Enrolled

The Shoshana, Inc.; Bala Cynwyd (PA); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

EmpowerMama is seeking PA Medicaid-enrolled full spectrum doulas to provide non-medical support to families from pregnancy through the early weeks of parenthood, 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.

Join EmpowerMama’s mission-driven team that prioritizes birth equity, collaboration, and culturally competent care across

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Physical Comfort: Assisting with comfort measures during labor and recovery after childbirth.
• 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 and helping them access resources.
• Household Organization: Assisting with light household duties to support recovery and bonding.
• Sibling Support: Helping older siblings adjust to the new family dynamics.
• Referrals: Connecting parents with additional resources and support services.

Conocimientos

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Diversity awareness

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Birth doula certification

Full spectrum/postpartum doula training

Lactation or breastfeeding consultant certification

Descripción del empleo

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.