What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition of Care Doula position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
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The Transitions of Care Doula is a trained, non-medical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a birthing person and their family before, during, and shortly after childbirth. This position is a unique, hybrid role that combines traditional doula support with essential care coordination. The primary goal is to help the birthing person have a safe, memorable, and empowering experience by providing personalized care, advocacy, and evidence-based resources. Works to nurture and protect the client's memory of their birth experience.
Multiple positions are available throughout Northern, Central and Southern NJ.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Minimum of 1 or more years of active experience as a certified Doula in the last 3 years.
- This regional position requires reliable transportation for travel throughout the service area and 24/7 availability to provide in-person support for patients during labor.
- Knowledge of social needs and their impact on maternal and infant outcomes.
- Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide culturally competent, patient-centered support with a high degree of empathy and professionalism.
- Accustomed to working in a fast-paced team environment, prioritize tasks and act professionally under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical or community-based experience as a practicing doula.
- Experience working within a hospital or clinical setting.
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as EPIC.
- Bilingual skills.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Certified Labor Support Doula or End-of-Life Doula Professional Certification.
- BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- Dual certification as both a Birth and Postpartum Doula.
- Additional certifications, such as Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Childbirth Educator (CBE), or in perinatal mental health.
- A professional license in a related field (e.g., LPN, Social Work).
- Interpreter training (If bilingual).
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!