Community Health Worker - Doula

Urban League of Broward County; Rock Island (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban League Of Broward County, Incorporated is seeking a Community Doula Worker to provide health education and family support to high-risk pregnant women in specific Broward zip codes. This role involves developing care plans, conducting home visits, and coordinating with partners to address participants’ needs while ensuring timely documentation and follow-up.

Candidates should have a 2-year degree or equivalent, be able to travel locally, and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of public/community health experience
• 1-2 years of case management or home health care experience
• Evidence of specialized training and experience as a Doula
• Must have valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming referrals for program enrollment.
• Assist participants in developing individualized care plans and family support plans.
• Carry out case management activities including home visitation monthly or as needed.
• Educate participants on prenatal care options.
• Provide health education, including waiting two years between pregnancies.
• Screen participants for depression, IPV, and substance abuse and provide appropriate interventions.
• Administer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire with participants and infants.
• Collaborate with community partners to meet participant needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Doula training/experience

3 years public/community health experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

• Base Pay $22.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non Exempt FT
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources

Description

Purpose of Position
The Community Doula Worker is responsible for providing health education, and family support services to at least 8-15 high-risk pregnant women of color in the zip codes 33311 and 33313 and effectively manages each participant’s individual needs and case file.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Process incoming referrals for program enrollment.
• Assist program participants in developing individualized care plans and a family support plan.
• Carry out case management activities including home visitation at least monthly or more often based on the participant's level of need to
  include risk assessment, service referral, and follow-up, resource distribution, health education, timely and accurate documentation, and
  case file maintenance.
• Educate participants on their prenatal care options including group prenatal care.
• Provide health education, including the importance of waiting two years between pregnancies.
• Screen pregnant and postnatal participants for depression, intimate partner violence, and substance abuse using selected evidence
  based tools and provide appropriate interventions based on identified needs.
• Administer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire with program participants and their infants.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with community partners and organizations to meet the needs of the participant and family.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field is preferred. A combination of education and at least 3 years of experience directly related
to the duties and responsibilities in public/community health will be considered. 1-2 years of case management, or home health care
experience.
Requires evidence of specialized training and experience as a Doula.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable about community, health, and social service resources.
• Must have strong customer service and interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to work with participants and community partners
  and agencies effectively with sensitivity for diverse populations.
• Dependable transportation is required along with a valid Florida driver's license and minimum auto insurance as required by state law.
• Local countywide travel is required.
• Use office equipment proficiently, i.e., personal computers including the internet, email, and databases.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of the Healthy Start prenatal and infant risk screen forms and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with a diverse community and population.
• Ability to be flexible and work independently.
• Ability to be flexible regarding work location and work schedule, based on participant's needs.

Other

• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass a Level 2 background and drug screening.

Summary

THE URBAN LEAGUE OF BROWARD COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER