About This Role
This role supports new and expectant mothers throughout the birth process and the lifestyle changes that come with motherhood. The Doula offers emotional, moral, physical, and educational support, working collaboratively with other healthcare members to provide comprehensive, quality, and accessible services under the supervision of the CPSP Program Manager.
Responsibilities
- Provide the mother with emotional, physical, moral, and educational support, especially when family members are unavailable
- Listen to the concerns and questions of the mother in a kind, supportive way and offer advice
- Complete perinatal and postpartum follow-ups as needed to support the family
- Provide support for the mother and infant during their breastfeeding experience
- Teach Childbirth Prep, Newborn care, and Pregnancy and Breastfeeding education classes
- Keep up to date on childbirth support, birthing techniques, and pre- and post-natal care by conducting research, networking with other Doulas and mothers, and attending workshops and lectures
- Be available to accommodate fluctuating schedules when mothers go into labor and during appointments
- Assist in different ways to make the transition to motherhood easier
- Perform other job duties as required by manager/supervisor
Requirements
- Certificate of Completion for a minimum of 16 total hours of training in required areas: Lactation support, Childbirth education, Foundations on anatomy of pregnancy and childbirth; Nonmedical comfort measures, prenatal support, and labor support techniques; and Developing a community resource list
OR
- Attestation that the candidate has provided services in the capacity of a doula in either a paid or volunteer capacity for at least five years, within the last seven years from the date the application is submitted
AND
- Three written client testimonial letters or professional letters of recommendation using the testimonial templates provided within this regulatory provider bulletin from any of the following: a physician, licensed behavioral health provider, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, licensed midwife, enrolled doula, or community-based organization. Letters must be written within the last seven years. One letter must be from either a licensed provider, a community-based organization, or an enrolled doula
- Extensive childbirth experience
- A calming and nurturing presence
- Knowledge of childbirth, pre and post-natal care, and medical terminology
- Ability to answer questions and provide guidance in a supportive and professional manner
- Ability to remain calm, multitask and provide emotional support
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
