Are you looking for a position where you can help moms and babies get the best start in life? Do you want to be part of a family-oriented team? If so, we would love to talk with you about your strengths and how they may fit into this position.

POSITION: Doula – Specialized Home Visitor

REPORTS TO: Director of Family Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Doulas are specialized home visitors that provide intensive services in order to improve the pre and post-birth health of mother and baby, support parent-child attachment, and improve the family’s social-emotional experience of labor and delivery. The Doula provides social service and case management to families and supports the health of pregnant women with additional needs by consulting with professionals, as needed.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Attend the birth of laboring young mothers residing in Stephenson County who are enrolled in services.

· Provide home visits to pregnant mothers residing in Stephenson County. Develop and implement individualized lesson plans based on the needs of the families served. The Doula will teach the participant about the risks of smoking, alcohol abuse, HIV/AIDs, and STD transmission, the benefits of breastfeeding, and enhanced healthy labor and delivery options which may lead to less medical intervention.

· Conduct the Parent Survey on families to determine referral and treatment plans in relation to family stress, domestic violence, mental health, child development, drug/ alcohol use and family support.

· Provide professional consultation and input related to pregnant adolescents with community professionals, including, doctors, nurses, midwives, and social workers.

· Create and implement prenatal support groups for adolescent mothers and their family members.

· Facilitate and assist in the implementation of individualized birth plans at the hospital with each mother to inform professional hospital staff including, doctors, nurses and midwives of the mother’s expectations and goals during and after labor.

· Utilize data systems to monitor participant attendance, statistics, outcome measures, retention rates, and recidivism.

· Comply with the required schedule of family contacts to ensure the family is well informed and an active participant in the program to ensure a healthy outcome for both mother and baby.

Qualifications: Special consideration given to Spanish Speaking applicants.

Education/Certification (overnight/out-of-town trainings required):

· High school diploma, OR Associate’s Degree or equivalent years of experience; Spanish Speaking recommended

Experience Required:

· Knowledge of labor and delivery and post-partum care.

Vehicle/Transportation Requirements:

· Valid driver’s license.

· Auto insurance.

• Reliable vehicle.

Skills/Abilities:

· Sensitivity and respect for adolescent parents.

ESSENTIAL TRAININGS: 200 hours (all provided and paid for by the program)

Shaken baby syndrome, domestic violence, Trauma Informed Practice, child abuse recognition and response, HIV/AIDS, STD, family planning, safety, infant and maternal depression, human sexuality, infant development, curriculum development and reflective practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Freeport, IL 61032: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person