About this opportunity
New Moms lists this Backup Doula (On-call) opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Backup Community-based DoulaAt New Moms, we're on a mission to empower young moms and their families to thrive and build brighter futures. Through innovative housing, job training, and family support programs, we serve hundreds of families each year across Chicagoland.The Backup Community-based Doula supports healthy pregnancies, promotes breastfeeding, and builds trusting, strength-based relationships with families before, during, and after birth. The backup Doula will provide on-call support and a non-clinical role during labor and delivery as a doula. This position is on-call for a minimum of 1 week per month for attendance; this includes after hours, weekends and holidays as part of a rotating on-call team. This Doula will champion all New Moms values. This position will be providing services to young moms who are enrolled in both our Chicago and western suburbs programs and will work remotely and attend births in-person or virtually when necessary.On-Call Rate: $25/day ($25 additional per New Moms approved holiday)Hourly Rate (when called in): $23-$24.00/hour DOQGeneral Schedule: On-call schedule is 7 continuous days approximately once every 4 weeks; holidays covered on a rotating basisKey ResponsibilitiesAttends labor and deliveries to provide a supportive role for the laboring participant and her family and/or support person(s)Perform documentation of services provided in participant files, and internal and external electronic case management information systems if neededResponsible for being available while on-call to provide coaching over the phone and attending births in person or virtually when necessaryCommitted to developing further as a coach by participating in the New Moms Coaching Model, demonstrating growth in competencies defined by the agencyMaintain Doula Certification if applicablePerforms other related duties as assignedYou'll Thrive in This Role If You Are:Passionate about birth equity, reproductive justice, and supporting young parentsCalm, grounded, and responsive in high-intensity or unpredictable situationsSkilled at building trust with familiesQualificationsEducation:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredExperience:DONA training required; DONA Certification preferredExperience working with vulnerable populations, preferably with early childhood through adolescent parenting, child/family development and urban issuesOther Requirements:Must have the ability to be on-call for a minimum of 1 week a month for attendance of labor and birth of participants and cross-coverage of other Doula's caseload; this includes after hours, weekends and holidays as part of a rotating on-call teamAbility to be on-call 24/7 for attendance of labor and birth of participants and cross-coverage of all full-time Doula's caseloadWork Environment: Must be able to sit/stand for up to 8 hours, walk stairs, and lift up to 30–40 lbs (or perform with reasonable accommodation). The work environment may vary, including hospitals, homes, and birth centers, with fluctuating noise levels and temperatures.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60601, US
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