Community Doula

Indiana Minority Health Coalition; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana Minority Health Coalition in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Community Doula for a full-time, on-site role. You will provide holistic, culturally responsive support to pregnant and postpartum individuals, including emotional, physical, and informational guidance through pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early newborn period.

Responsibilities include prenatal and postpartum visits, continuous labor support with clinical teams, birth planning assistance, education on childbirth,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, on-call availability, and current inoculations.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a childbirth educator, doula, community health worker or related medical training preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, charting/data entry, analytical and reporting skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prenatal and postpartum visits with pregnant and postpartum individuals.
• Provide continuous labor support in collaboration with clinical care teams.
• Assist families with birth planning, self-advocacy, and navigating health and social services resources.
• Educate on childbirth, lactation, newborn care, and infant safety; document services and maintain confidential records.
• Participate in outreach, workshops, and community health initiatives; collaborate with IMHC staff and partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

The Indiana Minority Health Coalition, Inc. (IMHC) is a statewide non-profit organization and an Indiana-certified Minority Business Enterprise dedicated to eliminating health disparities for minority populations. IMHC focuses on research, education, advocacy, and improving access to health care services for racial and ethnic communities across Indiana. Formed in response to the first Minority Health Strategic Plan developed in 1992, IMHC provides a unified voice for local coalitions and minority health initiatives. Legally incorporated in 1994, the organization now leads a broad network of affiliate agencies to advance policy, training, and community-based programs that enhance quality of life for underserved populations.

Role Description

The Community Doula is a full-time, on-site position located in Indianapolis, IN. This role provides holistic, culturally responsive support to pregnant and postpartum individuals and families, including emotional, physical, and informational guidance throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early newborn period. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting prenatal and postpartum visits, offering continuous labor support in collaboration with clinical care teams, and assisting families with birth planning, self-advocacy, and navigating health and social service resources. The Community Doula will provide education on childbirth, lactation, newborn care, and infant safety, while documenting services, maintaining confidential client records, and participating in outreach, workshops, and community health initiatives. The role also involves collaborating with IMHC staff and partners to address maternal and infant health disparities and support evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• The incumbent must have a High School Diploma/Equivalent, current inoculations, and the ability to be on-call.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience as a Childbirth Educator, Doula, Community Health Worker, CPR Certification and/or transferable medical training or medical certification preferred but not required.
• S/he must have outstanding interpersonal, communication, charting/data entry, analytical and reporting skills, and have knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

This position is for the South Bend/Elkhart Indiana Area.