Prenatal Service Worker I - Doula

YWCA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis seeks a dedicated Prenatal Home Visitor with doula certification to support enrolled expectant families. You will recruit eligible women, provide orientation and postpartum care, and help families access medical homes, insurance, and prenatal services.

The role includes coordinating socialization activities and ensuring Head Start requirements are met. Responsibilities emphasize collaboration with Prenatal Service Manager, delivering early head start home-based

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Doula Certification required.
• Willingness to obtain a CDA credential in Infant/Toddler or Home Visitor settings with experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll eligibleexpectant women using electronic family records.
• Provide orientation, pre- and postpartum assessments and culturally competent goal setting.
• Assist families in obtaining a medical home, insurance, prenatal care, dental care and well-baby visits.
• Provide prenatal education on fetal development, breastfeeding benefits, and risks of smoking/alcohol.
• Develop links with family support agencies to improve service delivery.
• Lead socialization activities for pregnant women and families enrolled in the program.
• Collaborate with Prenatal Service Manager and staff to deliver comprehensive services.
• Provide Early Head Start Home-Based services as needed and meet Head Start requirements.
• Act as liaison between community organizations and Head Start consultants for postpartum care.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and stay updated on infant health trends; perform other duties.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Time management

Multitasking

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Doula Certification

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Description

About YWCA

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis (YWCA) has been serving the community for more than 120 years, providing essential, wraparound services that support women and families throughout their time in our programs. Each year, YWCA serves approximately 10,000 women and their families, offering a multitude of services. YWCA is the largest provider of direct Head Start services in Missouri, operating 8 centers and 11 partner sites, and we are proud to hold the National Program of Excellence accreditation from the National Head Start Association.

Why Work With Us?

• Meaningful Work - Every role at YWCA helps create positive change in the community.
• Supportive Environment - Join a team that values collaboration and mutual respect.
• Professional Development - Opportunities for training and career growth.
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off.
• Competitive Benefits - Health, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Community Impact - Be part of programs that make a real difference for women, children, and families.

Our Signature Programs

• Early Childhood Education & Childcare – Providing safe, nurturing environments for children to learn and grow.
• Family Support Services – Helping families access resources and build stability.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives – Promoting physical and mental well-being through community programs.
• Advocacy & Outreach – Connecting individuals to opportunities and support systems that improve quality of life.

Purpose

To ensure the YWCA St. Louis Prenatal Services Program offers, implements, and maintains support to enrolled expectant women and families, throughout their pregnancy, and provide Home-Based services until the child enters a center-based setting.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

Formally responsible for making recommendations that may or may not be accepted at a higher level regarding the job's purpose, essential responsibilities, and operation.

Routine Decision-Making

• Determine upcoming birth and transitioning schedules.
• Utilize electronic family database system to track information related to expectant women.
• Determine schedule to support home visits and socialization activities.
• Determine schedule for developmental and sensory screening within 45-days of the child’s entry into Early Head Start Home-Based services.
• Build and maintain community collaborations.

Formal Supervisory Responsibility

None

Description

• Recruit and enroll eligible expectant women for the program utilizing electronic family records. Document outcomes in the expectant women family records (i.e., application, enrollment, attendance, required documentation, etc.).
• Provide for expectant women's orientation, pre- and postpartum assessments, and offer the opportunity to develop culturally competent goals to support expectant women from conception up to 6 months postpartum.
• Assist families with identifying, obtaining, and maintaining a medical home, insurance, prenatal care, dental care, well baby visits, screenings and other pertinent medical needs within the first trimester or within 30-days of enrollment, and through pregnancy and delivery.
• Provide or secure prenatal education on fetal development, healthy eating, benefits of breastfeeding, and the risk presented from drug use including smoking and drinking. Equip expectant families with tools for labor and delivery. Provide postpartum follow-up including, but not limited to, whole self-care, postpartum depression, safe sleep, and family support.
• Develop a link between other family support agencies to provide better service delivery. Collaborate with Prenatal Service Workers to help families identify and access needed resources including health, mental health, social services, education, and job training.
• Lead and assist with arrangement, coordination, and implementation of Socialization activities for expectant mothers and families enrolled in program.
• Work closely with Prenatal Service Manager, other program staff, consultants, and community collaborations to provide comprehensive services to expectant families and actively participate when needed to support the overall program.
• Provide Early Head Start Home-Based services to families, as needed, and ensure all Early Head Start requirements are met as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Act as a liaison, in conjunction with the Prenatal Services Manager, between community organizations and Head Start and Early Head Start consultants providing post-partum care and mental health services.
• Actively participate in meetings, attend in-service trainings, attend off-site training, stay up to date with health information and health trends as it relates to infant health and infant mortality, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Required Knowledge

• Expert knowledge on pregnancy, labor and delivery, as well as whole self-care, pre- and postpartum health and parenting skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of local community resources for pregnancy, labor and delivery, and family empowerment.
• Knowledge of family values, beliefs, traditions, and cultural influences.
• Expert knowledge of child development focusing on the first years of life.

Required Skills or Abilities

• Effective use of appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication, written communication, listening skills, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to multitask, demonstrate strong time management, work independently, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to relate well, and coordinate, with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of expectant women enrolled in the program.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Be willing to recruit within the community.

Formal Education

• High School Diploma
• Doula Certification (required)
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in either Infant/Toddler or Home Visitor settings, with at least one year of experience providing doula services.

Unusual Working Conditions, If Any

• Execution of home visits in the homes of enrolled families.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds when conducting post-partum home visits.
• Reliable transportation is required for this position as travel may be required to complete enrollment applications, conduct post-partum assessments, deliver essential baby items, and conduct home visits.

YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind as defined by applicable federal, state, and local laws.