Medicaid-Approved Full Spectrum Doula: Birth & Postpartum

The Shoshana, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

EmpowerMama seeks PA Medicaid-enrolled full-spectrum doulas to provide non-medical support from pregnancy through the early weeks postpartum. You will deliver home-based and community care that supports physical, emotional, and informational needs.

Roles are contracted and compensated per session of care delivered, with a team focused on birth equity and compassionate, patient-centered support for diverse families.

Qualifications

• Completion of a full spectrum or postpartum doula training program and certification.
• Birth doula certification preferred.
• Certification in lactation or breastfeeding consultation preferred.
• Must be enrolled as a PA Medicaid provider (required).
• Reliable transportation for home visits and birth support throughout service area.

Responsibilities

• Birth support: provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery.
• Emotional support for expectant and new parents throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
• Physical comfort: assist with labor comfort and post-partum recovery, including rest and personal care.
• Infant care: demonstrate newborn care, feeding, diapering, and soothing.
• Informational support: provide evidence-based information on pregnancy and newborn care.
• Advocacy: help families communicate with healthcare providers and access resources.
• Light household tasks to allow parents to focus on recovery and bonding.
• Support older siblings during the family adjustment and provide care when needed.
• Connect families with additional resources and support services.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

On-call availability

Cultural competency

Education

Doula certification

Birth doula certification preferred

Lactation/breastfeeding certification preferred

Job description

EmpowerMama seeks PA Medicaid-enrolled full-spectrum doulas to provide non-medical support from pregnancy through the early weeks postpartum. You will deliver home-based and community care that supports physical, emotional, and informational needs.

Roles are contracted and compensated per session of care delivered, with a team focused on birth equity and compassionate, patient-centered support for diverse families.