Full Spectrum Doula: Flexible Medicaid-Approved Support

The Shoshana, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

EmpowerMama is seeking PA Medicaid-enrolled full spectrum doulas to provide non-medical support to families from pregnancy through the postpartum period, including labor and delivery. You will deliver home-based and community care that supports the physical, emotional, and informational needs of families.

Employment is contracted with compensation per session of care delivered. Must be fluent in English, have doula training/certifications, PA Medicaid enrollment, reliable transportation, PCB

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Completion of a full spectrum or postpartum doula training program and certification; birth doula certification preferred.
• Certification in lactation or breastfeeding consulting preferred.
• Must be enrolled as a PA Medicaid provider for this role.
• Reliable transportation required for home visits across PA.
• PCB Doula certification or eligibility required; CPR certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Birth support with continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to expectant and new parents.
• Assist with comfort measures during labor and postpartum recovery.
• Demonstrate newborn care techniques, including feeding and soothing.
• Provide evidence-based information on pregnancy, birth options, infant care, and breastfeeding.
• Advocate for families to access needed resources and communicate with healthcare providers.
• Assist with light household duties to support family recovery and bonding.
• Support older siblings and provide care as needed.
• Connect families with additional resources and referrals.

Skills

Fluent English

On-call availability

Strong communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Education

Full spectrum doula training

Birth doula certification

Lactation or breastfeeding certification

PA Medicaid provider enrollment

PCB Doula certification or eligible

CPR certification

Background check clearance

Job description

EmpowerMama is seeking PA Medicaid-enrolled full spectrum doulas to provide non-medical support to families from pregnancy through the postpartum period, including labor and delivery. You will deliver home-based and community care that supports the physical, emotional, and informational needs of families.

Employment is contracted with compensation per session of care delivered. Must be fluent in English, have doula training/certifications, PA Medicaid enrollment, reliable transportation, PCB