Community-Based Doula

Great-Lakes-Bay-Health-Centers; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers is seeking a dedicated doula/CHW to support pregnant individuals and families in the Saginaw area. You will initiate contact early in pregnancy, attend labor and postpartum visits, and conduct home visits based on client preferences and safety.

Documentation in EMR per Michigan Medicaid guidelines is required. The role emphasizes confidentiality, community resource referrals, and collaboration with medical partners to ensure access to care.

Qualifications

• High School graduate; MDHHS-approved doula training required within 3 months of hire.
• Current MDHHS doula certification (birth/postpartum) preferred; Lactation Counselor preferred.
• Experience in childbirth support and home visitation preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates contact with assigned families as early in pregnancy as possible.
• Attends and supports mother and family through labor and postpartum.
• Visits families in homes and other settings per client needs.
• Documents services in EMR per Medicaid guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality and makes referrals to community resources.
• Participates in outreach and training of new staff.

Skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Decision making

Organized

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma

MDHHS doula training

CHW/CHR training

Job description

Old Town
700 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602, USA

• Initiates contact as early in pregnancy as possible with assigned families.
• Reliably attends scheduled appointments and have timely availability and accessibility for assigned families.
• Visits pregnant and parenting women in their homes and other settings based on client preference and safety.
• Uses provided tools including birth plans, techniques, and materials to prepare women for hospital labor and delivery experiences and for new parenting role.
• Attends and supports the mother and family through labor and delivery and the few hours after delivery.
• Utilizes electronic medical record and required forms to document billable services provided in a timely manner per the Michigan Medicaid Bulletins for Medicaid Coverage of Doula Services and Medicaid Coverage of Community Health Worker (CHW)/Community Health Representative (CHR) Services.
• Attempts to visit the mother-baby pair after hospital discharge or per client preference.
• Attempts to maintain postpartum contact to support breastfeeding, guide infant care, and provide continued emotional support for up to 12 months.
• Relies on doula training, experiences, and resources to advocate and monitor mother/ baby pair’s medical and social needs.
• Develops relationships with community partners including medical care providers such as labor & delivery nurses and OB-GYNs to ensure access to patients in hospitals and inclusion on birthing teams.
• Maintains confidentiality of families served.
• Makes appropriate referrals to community resources as needed.

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES

• Participates in interdisciplinary and/or interagency meetings.
• Represents GLBHC at community meetings as needed.
• Responsible for the planning and participation in community outreach activities, health fairs and other GLBHC supported events.
• Assists in the orientation and training of newly hired Community-Based Doulas/Perinatal CHWs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.Graduate of MDHHS-approved doula training program or must complete within 3 months of hire.
• Licensure: Current MDHHS doula certification (if already completed a training program prior to hire) specializing in birth, postpartum, and/or bereavement doula services. Lactation Counselor certification is preferred.
• Experience: Extensive childbirth experience.Ability to demonstrate evidence of prior successful pregnancy, labor & delivery, and/or postpartum support experience.
• Skills: Must possess computer skills. Problem identification and resolution, working toward mutually beneficial situations.Self-motivated. Decision maker. Able to function with minimal daily supervision. Organized and detail oriented.
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse population. Must possess appropriate professional attitude and behavior.
• Physical Effort: Medium.
• Hours of Work: Full-time/Part-time; flexible and varied. Must maintain regular and timely attendance. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
• Travel: Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and liability auto insurance is required. May require travel within service area and between GLBHC site locations. Reimbursement in accordance with GLBHC travel policy.
• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.Graduate of MDHHS-approved community health worker (CHW)/community health representative (CHR) training program or must complete within 9 months of hire.
• Licensure: Current MDHHS CHW/CHR certification (if already completed a training program prior to hire). required to maintain a CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience: Paid or volunteer care coordination, system navigation, health promotion, and/or education experience within the last three years in one or more of the following settings:
  • In licensed health care facility
  • In the services of a licensed physical or behavioral health care provider
  • In a community-based organization addressing health-related social needs
• Skills: Must possess computer skills. Problem identification and resolution, working toward mutually beneficial situations.Self-motivated. Decision maker. Able to function with minimal daily supervision. Organized and detail oriented.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse population.Must possess appropriate professional attitude and behavior.
• Physical Effort: Medium.
• Hours of Work: Full-time/Part-time; flexible and varied.Must maintain regular and timely attendance.Some evenings and weekends may be required.
• Travel: Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and liability auto insurance is required. May require travel within service area and between GLBHC site locations. Reimbursement in accordance with GLBHC travel policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation,gender identity, or national origin.

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