313 - Community Doula

Graduate of 4 yr. College in, Social Work, Psychology or related field and/or Doula Training

• 1 years in childbirth education, labor support, or breastfeeding education and support

• Establishes a collaborative relationship with client and nursing team, where roles and responsibilities are clearly delineated and agreed upon. Practices culturally competent, evidence-based medicine, and adjusts to the needs of the patient.

• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

•  Bi-lingual proficient in two or more Languages. Haitian Creole desirable. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and staff.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk and hear. Is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and smell. Is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• DONA International certification preferred or obtain within six months from hire
• Certified Lactation Counselor certification preferred
• BCLS Certified