Full Spectrum Doula — Flexible, Medicaid-PA Role

The Shoshana, Inc.; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Job summary

EmpowerMama is a PA Medicaid–enrolled doula agency delivering non-medical perinatal and postpartum support in homes and communities across Pennsylvania.

Joining EmpowerMama means joining a mission-driven team that believes birth equity is achievable for all families. We seek PA Medicaid–enrolled full-spectrum doulas to provide continuous labor and postpartum support, education, advocacy, and culturally competent care with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; second language preferred.
• Complete full spectrum or postpartum doula training and certification; birth doula certification preferred.
• Must be enrolled as a PA Medicaid provider.
• Reliable transportation for home visits and birth support.
• Strong communication, empathy and organizational skills.
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Positive, compassionate, patient, nurturing demeanor; non-judgmental.
• Flexible hours and on-call availability for births.
• Background check clearance required.
• PCB Doula certification or eligible; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Birth Support: Continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery.
• Emotional Support: Guidance for expectant and new parents through pregnancy and postpartum.
• Physical Comfort: Comfort measures during labor and recovery, aiding rest and personal care.
• Infant Care: Demonstrate newborn care, feeding, diapering and soothing.
• Informational Support: Provide evidence-based information on pregnancy, birth, infant care, breastfeeding, postpartum.
• Advocacy: Help families communicate with healthcare providers and access resources.
• Household Support: Light duties to support recovery and bonding.
• Sibling Support: Help older siblings adjust to new family dynamics.
• Referrals: Connect families with additional resources and services as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Empathy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

On-call flexibility

Education

Doula training certification

Lactation or breastfeeding consultation certification (preferred)

Job description

EmpowerMama is a PA Medicaid–enrolled doula agency delivering non-medical perinatal and postpartum support in homes and communities across Pennsylvania.

Joining EmpowerMama means joining a mission-driven team that believes birth equity is achievable for all families. We seek PA Medicaid–enrolled full-spectrum doulas to provide continuous labor and postpartum support, education, advocacy, and culturally competent care with flexible hours.