Peer Support Doula - Sussex County

Impact Life; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Training and professional development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Impact Life in Sussex County, Delaware, is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Doula to provide trauma-informed, non-clinical support to pregnant and postpartum individuals affected by SUD, trauma, or justice involvement. This role blends peer support with doula care to promote empowerment and connect participants with community resources.

The position requires CPRS certification and offers support to obtain it, along with potential doula certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPRS certification or willingness to pursue CPRS certification after eligibility requirements.
• Commitment to CPRS training, supervision, and timelines.
• Ability to apply peer-support principles including empowerment and respect.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain participant confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel locally to participant appointments.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, informational, and non-clinical support to perinatal participants affected by SUD, trauma, or justice involvement.
• Mentor and model recovery and wellness using peer-support principles; connect participants with community resources.
• Attend prenatal appointments, birthing experiences, and postpartum visits as appropriate.
• Offer non-clinical comfort measures and support throughout the perinatal period.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to organizational policies and ethical standards.
• Document services accurately and maintain participant confidentiality.
• Participate in supervision, training, and team meetings for quality improvement.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to support continuity of care.
• Travel locally to participant appointments and service locations.

Skills

Peer Recovery Support

Perinatal Support and Doula Care

Trauma-Informed Practice

Effective Communication

Professional Boundaries

Confidentiality

Documentation

Collaboration and Resource Navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Peer Support Doula

Location: Sussex County, Delaware
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday; hours may vary based on participant needs

About the Role

The Peer Support Doula provides compassionate, trauma-informed peer support to pregnant and postpartum individuals impacted by substance use disorder (SUD), trauma, or justice-system involvement. This unique role combines peer support and doula care to provide emotional, informational, and non-clinical support throughout the perinatal period.

Peer Support Doulas use the principles of peer support and lived-experience-informed practice to build trust, foster empowerment, promote positive maternal and infant health outcomes, and connect participants with appropriate community resources. Services are provided using a person-centered, culturally responsive, strengths-based approach.

This position requires employees to obtain and maintain Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification. Candidates who are not currently certified must be willing to pursue and complete CPRS certification once all applicable eligibility requirements have been met. Impact Life will support eligible employees through the certification process.

Professional doula certification is not required at the time of application. Impact Life will support the selected candidate in obtaining professional doula certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, informational, and non-clinical support to pregnant and postpartum participants impacted by SUD, trauma, or justice-system involvement.
• Utilize peer-support principles to offer mentorship, model recovery and wellness, foster hope, and support participants in preparing for birth, navigating healthcare systems, and connecting with community resources.
• Attend prenatal appointments, birthing experiences, and postpartum visits as appropriate and within the scope of the role.
• Provide non-clinical comfort measures and support throughout the perinatal period within the scope of peer and doula services.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and provide services consistent with organizational policies, ethical standards, and the scope of the position.
• Accurately document services and maintain participant confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Participate in supervision, ongoing training, team meetings, and quality-improvement activities.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and internal teams to support participant care and continuity of services.
• Travel locally to participant appointments and service locations as required by the position.

Key Skills

• Peer Recovery Support
• Perinatal Support and Doula Care
• Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practice
• Effective Communication and Relationship Building
• Professional and Ethical Boundaries
• Confidentiality
• Documentation
• Collaboration and Resource Navigation

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification or willingness to pursue and complete CPRS certification once all applicable eligibility requirements have been met.
• Commitment to completing required CPRS training, supervision, work experience, examination, and other certification requirements within applicable organizational and certification timelines.
• Ability to understand and apply peer-support principles, including empowerment, self-determination, dignity, respect, and professional boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain participant confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel locally to participant appointments and service locations as required to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

CPRS Certification

This position requires employees to obtain and maintain Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification. Applicants who are not currently certified must be willing to pursue certification once they have satisfied the applicable eligibility requirements established by the Delaware Certification Board.

Impact Life will support eligible employees through the certification process.

For additional information regarding CPRS certification and current eligibility requirements, please visit the Delaware Certification Board CPRS Certification page.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing peer support, recovery support, community-based, maternal health, perinatal, or related human-services support.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder, harm reduction, recovery-oriented systems of care, trauma-informed practices, and/or justice-system involvement.
• Experience working with pregnant and postpartum individuals or families.
• Familiarity with community resources and healthcare or social-service systems in Sussex County.
• Professional doula certification or previous doula experience is a plus but is not required at the time of application.

Impact Life offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement options
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Wellness resources