On-Call Doula: Prenatal & Birth Support (Suburban)

Kids Above All; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Above All is hiring a full-time Doula to cover the suburban Cook County area. You will provide prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum support in home, hospital, and community settings, and lead prenatal groups with an evidence-based curriculum.

You will maintain regular client communication, document clinicals, and collaborate with the Early Childhood Supervisor. On-call availability and on-site service are required to ensure positive birth experiences and access to quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured automobile 24 hours a day.
• Associates or Bachelors (Health Science or related degree), availability to train as a DONA certified doula, and experience with pregnant women/infants.
• High School Diploma accepted if DONA trained; experience as a trained DONA doula at hospital births.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to attend births 24 hours a day; on-call position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Mobility, agility, strength and endurance for a hospital setting may be required.
• Familiarity with diverse ethnic backgrounds; culturally responsive and nonjudgmental.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred or English/Arabic

Responsibilities

• Attend Doula training offered by Start Early
• Ensure clinicals are completed and documented to become a certified Doula
• Complete DONA Doula Certification process
• Facilitate prenatal support groups with an evidence-based curriculum
• Provide back-up assistance to Doula team members when needed
• Organize and maintain records for families and babies
• Assist families in locating programs to meet basic needs
• Support clients in creating birth plans and accessing quality medical care
• Translate and advocate for clients when needed
• Communicate with the Early Childhood Supervisor and team members

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Flexible schedule

Excellent communication

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

On-call availability

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Health Science or related field

DONA Doula Certification training

Job description

Kids Above All is hiring a full-time Doula to cover the suburban Cook County area. You will provide prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum support in home, hospital, and community settings, and lead prenatal groups with an evidence-based curriculum.

You will maintain regular client communication, document clinicals, and collaborate with the Early Childhood Supervisor. On-call availability and on-site service are required to ensure positive birth experiences and access to quality care.