Mobile Maternal Health Doula

Mobile Maternal Health Doula Work location: Dallas, Texas. Full-time, Monday through Friday with some evenings and weekends as needed. Generally 8:30am–5:00pm. This is a grant funded position and subject to award and continuation of the contract. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent (required). At least 2years of in-home postpartum support experience working with diverse and underserved populations. Experience providing maternity support, birth assistance, postpartum services, breastfeeding support, newborn care education, and non‑clinical screening for postpartum mood disorders. Minimum 4years experience in a healthcare or community‑health environment providing patient education, facilitating health discussions, or presenting health‑related information to individuals or groups. Driver’s License: a valid Texas driver’s license and clean driving record (required upon hire). Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, 90‑day certification (required). Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), 90‑day certification (required). Certification through a recognized program (e.g., DONA International, CAPPA, ICEA, or equivalent). Required upon hire. Certified Postpartum Doula Certification (CPD). Required upon hire. Responsibilities Provide continuous emotional and physical support to birthing individuals during prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum periods. Offer evidence‑based information about childbirth, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and maternal wellness to support informed decision‑making. Help clients articulate preferences, anticipate needs, and communicate effectively with clinical care teams. Respect cultural, personal, and family beliefs while offering non‑judgmental support. Advocate for clients by expressing their needs, preferences, and concerns to care teams, reinforcing client autonomy. Guide and reassure clients during the immediate postpartum period, including recovery, infant care, feeding, and emotional adjustment. Conduct home or mobile‑unit follow‑ups to assess well‑being and needs. Connect clients with community resources, support groups, lactation support, and mental health services as appropriate. Support family bonding and maternal self‑care. Build trusting rapport with clients through home visits, phone calls, or mobile service encounters starting in early pregnancy. Assist clients in preparing birth plans and setting expectations for labor, birth, and postpartum transitions. Provide education on coping techniques, comfort measures, relaxation, and self‑advocacy. Identify barriers to care, social needs, or concerns and communicate necessary referrals to the Maternal Health Mobile Supervisor or Community Health Worker. Offer continuous physical comfort measures, breathing techniques, positioning suggestions, and emotional reassurance during labor and birth. Support partners or other designated support persons in participation and comfort‑focused care. Assist in creating calm, safe spaces and facilitate positive birth experiences. Ensure client needs are communicated to clinical staff without interfering in clinical decision‑making. Facilitate or support prenatal and postpartum group meetings (centering circles, workshops, classes) using a strengths‑based and trauma‑informed approach. Provide culturally appropriate information, normalize experiences, and strengthen community support networks. Participate in maternal health outreach events in collaboration with mobile services and CHW staff. Safely operate personal or company vehicles to travel to community‑based sites, partner locations, and outreach events across multiple counties. Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws and company vehicle‑use policies at all times. Perform required vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly. Exercise sound judgment when determining travel safety in inclement weather or adverse conditions and communicate appropriately with leadership. Complete required non‑clinical documentation in the EHR system in a timely manner (contacts, outreach, service encounters, referrals). Communicate client needs to the Maternal Health Mobile Supervisor and CHWs for appropriate support follow‑up. Contribute to quality improvement activities by sharing insights on client experiences and service gaps. Benefits 401(k) with employer match PTO Medical and dental coverage Paid parental leave Flex spending Tuition reimbursement Student loan repayment program High‑quality patient care through nursing education and research Strong Unit Based Council (UBC) Supportive team environment with growth opportunities Feel free to email your questions to View email address on click.appcast.io if you have any inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr