In-Home Doula & Birth-Preparation Advocate

Brightpoint; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

3+ weeks PTO in first year

11 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Brightpoint in Bloomington, IN is seeking a Doula to provide inclusive, in-home visits for young mothers and families within a strength-based, family-centered model. You will offer outreach, prenatal education and assist with childbirth prep through home visiting and group services.

The role emphasizes emotional support, labor guidance and postpartum care, with a focus on advocating for participant families and strengthening family bonds through community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services, OR associate degree plus doula certification, OR associate degree plus two years’ social service experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting relationships with participants and families.
• Maintain regular in-home contact to provide information, education and resources for birth and postpartum.
• Attend and support laboring mother and family or support person(s).
• Assist families in initiating and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
• Improve family support systems by sharing community resources and advocacy.
• Assist in goal setting and birth plan development with families.
• Assess family safety and determine appropriate interventions.
• Develop and facilitate prenatal education and parent support groups.
• Participate in the on-call system, including after-hours and weekend births.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's in social work or human services

Associate's + Doula certification

Associate's + relevant social service experience

Job description

Brightpoint in Bloomington, IN is seeking a Doula to provide inclusive, in-home visits for young mothers and families within a strength-based, family-centered model. You will offer outreach, prenatal education and assist with childbirth prep through home visiting and group services.

The role emphasizes emotional support, labor guidance and postpartum care, with a focus on advocating for participant families and strengthening family bonds through community resources.