POSITION: DOULA
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM MANAGER OF TREATMENT SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT
COMPENSATION: $23.25
- Provide Emotional Support: Offer continuous emotional and informational support to pregnant and postpartum individuals, focusing on their specific needs related to substance use and recovery.
- Assist with Birth Planning: Support participants in creating and understanding their birth plans, addressing any concerns related to substance use, and ensuring their preferences are communicated with their healthcare providers.
- Appointments: Attend prenatal appointments, provide continuous labor support, facilitate communication with healthcare providers, and manage emergencies calmly.
- Advocate for Participant: Act as an advocate for participants within the healthcare system and ensure their needs and preferences are respected and that they have access to appropriate medical and substance use treatment.
- Facilitate Access to Resources: Help participants connect with resources and services such as prenatal care, substance use treatment programs, mental health support, and parenting classes.
- Support Postpartum Recovery: Provide guidance and support during the postpartum period, assisting with breastfeeding, infant care, and managing the physical and emotional aspects of recovery from substance use.
- Promote Wellness and Recovery: Encourage and assist participants in developing healthy habits and recovery strategies that support their overall wellbeing and long-term recovery goals.
- Document and Report: Maintain accurate and confidential records of participant interactions and progress and provide regular updates to relevant healthcare providers as needed.
- Training: Specialized training or experience in supporting individuals with substance use disorders.
- Must be comfortable: With present and/or past substance use challenges being known by colleagues and the people served.
- Lived Experience: Personal experience with opiate or substance uses disorders, especially during pregnancy or postpartum, is beneficial.
- Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrated ability to provide empathetic and non-judgmental support to participants facing substance use challenges.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships and work effectively with diverse participants and healthcare providers.
- Knowledge of Resources: Familiarity with resources and services related to substance use treatment, prenatal and postpartum care, and parenting support.
- Commitment to Wellness: A genuine commitment to promoting the health, recovery, and wellbeing of participants through supportive and holistic care.
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
- Work Towards Doula Certification
- Must have valid Driver’s License and submit to a Motor Vehicle Background check
Benefit Summary:
All full-time employees are eligible for insurance on the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental and 401K participation. We also offer an accrual of 4 weeks of paid time off per year. There is an annual discretionary bonus given as well after completing 1 year of service. Full-time employees are also eligible for short/long term disability and term life insurance.
