Empowering Perinatal Peer Support Doula

Impact Life; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Training and professional development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Impact Life seeks a Peer Support Doula in New Castle County, Delaware. This full-time role combines peer support and doula care to assist pregnant and postpartum individuals affected by SUD, trauma, or justice-system involvement.

You will provide emotional and non-clinical support, connect participants with resources, attend prenatal and postpartum visits where appropriate, and maintain confidentiality. Certification as a CPRS is required or pursued with company support; professional doula

Qualifications

• Current CPRS certification or willingness to pursue certification.
• Ability to understand and apply peer-support principles, including empowerment, self-determination, dignity, respect, and professional boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally to participant appointments and service locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, informational, and non-clinical support to pregnant and postpartum participants impacted by SUD, trauma, or justice-system involvement.
• Utilize peer-support principles to offer mentorship, model recovery and wellness, foster hope, and support participants in preparing for birth, navigating healthcare systems, and connecting with community resources.
• Attend prenatal appointments, birthing experiences, and postpartum visits as appropriate and within the scope of the role.
• Provide non-clinical comfort measures and support throughout the perinatal period within the scope of peer and doula services.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and provide services consistent with organizational policies, ethical standards, and the scope of the position.
• Accurately document services and maintain participant confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Participate in supervision, ongoing training, team meetings, and quality-improvement activities.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and internal teams to support participant care and continuity of services.
• Travel locally to participant appointments and service locations as required by the position.

Skills

Peer Recovery Support

Perinatal Support and Doula Care

Trauma-Informed and Culturally Respond

Effective Communication

Professional and Ethical Boundaries

Confidentiality

Documentation

Collaboration and Resource Navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Impact Life seeks a Peer Support Doula in New Castle County, Delaware. This full-time role combines peer support and doula care to assist pregnant and postpartum individuals affected by SUD, trauma, or justice-system involvement.

You will provide emotional and non-clinical support, connect participants with resources, attend prenatal and postpartum visits where appropriate, and maintain confidentiality. Certification as a CPRS is required or pursued with company support; professional doula