Doula

Submitted by DuPage ROE

Title/Position: Doula (Early Childhood Education/Home Visiting)

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in human service related fields such as early childhood, education,
social work, psychology, healthcare, or equivalent work experience with families and
children. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to establish rapport with
families and empower them by building on their strengths, Strong organizational and
record-keeping skills, ability to work independently. Personal background check
including fingerprinting, Verification of education and previous employment, Valid Illinois
driver’s license, Reliable transportation and auto insurance are a must.
Experience:

DONA International Certification and previous doula work preferred but will train.

At least one year experience working with families and children, or teen parents
Knowledge of DuPage County resources a plus
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Reports To: Parents as Teachers Program Director
Employment: Full-Time, 12 months (210 days)

Job Description/Responsibilities:
1.  Provide physical and emotional support during the woman’s third trimester, labor,
and postpartum period (up to 3 months),
2.  Maintain regular contact and support with participating families
3.  Build trusting relationships that offer strength-based services to families
4.  Help participants advocate for themselves
5.  Organize and facilitate prenatal education services and prenatal groups
6. Work collaboratively with home visitors to ensure quality services continue after
the birth of the baby
7.  Assist parents with infant feeding and basic infant care postpartum
8.  Recruit and enroll families into Doula and home visiting programs
9.  Be accessible to families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as needed for labor
support; on call for attendance at Labor and Delivery10.Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends to meet the
needs of the families.
11.  Maintain accurate daily schedule of activities in google calendar
12.  Utilize the PAT curriculum and other relevant curriculums to share
research-based information with families
13.  Participate in at least 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly
14.  Participate in at least 2 hours of staff meetings monthly
15.  Perform other related duties as assigned