Community Doula - Home-Visit Birth Support & Education

ADP, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO includes 3 weeks first year

9 paid holidays

Sick Leave 12 days/yr

Medical, vision, dental

Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

Life insurance, STD/LTD

EAP

Education assistance

Employee referral program

Hospice/Child development education

Job summary

Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) seeks a Community Doula to provide intensive prenatal and labor/postpartum support in Peoria and surrounding counties. The role emphasizes home visits, education, and connecting families with additional services to strengthen family dynamics.

The position requires at least a high school diploma, experience with children and families, and DONA Doula Certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred Bachelors).
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and families.
• Experience and humility to work with culturally diverse families.
• DONA Doula Certification (if not current, will provide assistance for the certification process).

Responsibilities

• Use multiple advanced assessment tools to develop goals and service planning with each family.
• Engage families primarily in their home; each visit lasts at least one hour; reinforce family-centered, strength-based education.
• Support birthing person prenatally, during labor and delivery, and postnatally.
• Educate about birth experiences, feeding options, and prenatal/postnatal development.
• Identify and refer families to other supportive agencies and health care appointments.
• Plan, conduct, and engage with birthing people during community prenatal groups.
• Communicate with teammates and coordinators; document visits and goals.
• Engage in a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends; on-call rotation.
• Perform additional duties to support Good Beginnings program.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) seeks a Community Doula to provide intensive prenatal and labor/postpartum support in Peoria and surrounding counties. The role emphasizes home visits, education, and connecting families with additional services to strengthen family dynamics.

The position requires at least a high school diploma, experience with children and families, and DONA Doula Certification.