Birth & Postpartum Doula - PA Medicaid Enrolled

The Shoshana, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

EmpowerMama is seeking PA Medicaid-enrolled full-spectrum doulas to provide non-medical support through perinatal and postpartum periods, including labor and delivery. You will offer home-based and community care addressing physical, emotional, and informational needs from pregnancy to early parenthood.

Responsibilities include birth and emotional support, infant care, advocacy, and referrals, while maintaining flexibility for on-call hours.

Qualifications

• Completion of a full spectrum or postpartum doula training program and certification.
• Birth doula certification preferred; lactation/breastfeeding consultation certification also preferred.
• Must be enrolled as a PA Medicaid provider.
• Reliable transportation for home visits and birth support across the service area.
• Strong communication, empathy, organizational skills; cultural competency with diverse populations.
• In-depth knowledge of pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.
• Positive, compassionate, patient, and nurturing demeanor; empathetic and non-judgmental approach.
• Flexible hours including on-call availability for births; able to pass a background check; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Birth Support: Continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery.
• Emotional Support: Provide reassurance to expectant and new parents through pregnancy and postpartum.
• Physical Comfort: Support comfort measures during labor and post-delivery recovery.
• Infant Care: Demonstrate newborn care techniques including feeding and soothing.
• Informational Support: Share evidence-based information on pregnancy, birth options, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
• Advocacy: Help families communicate with healthcare providers and access resources.
• Household Organization: Perform light housekeeping to aid recovery and bonding.
• Sibling Support: Assist older siblings during family changes.
• Referrals: Connect families to additional resources and services as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

On-call availability

Transportation

Background check

Education

Full spectrum or postpartum doula training

Birth doula certification preferred

Lactation/breastfeeding consultation certification preferred

CPR certification

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.