Doula (Certified Birth Doula)

Job description

Looking for a career with an incredibly tight-knit organization that's also dedicated to helping their community? Then you've come to the right place! This is your chance to be part of an organization that's entire mission is improving the lives of others!

nFor your contribution, you will enjoy competitive (with other Public Health organizations ) pay, nine paid holidays, generous PTO (4 weeks your first year), medical insurance with a generous employer contribution towards the premium, employer paid life/AD&D ($50k), employer paid short- and long-term disability, optional HSA, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and a 401(k) plan with employer contribution.

nSummary: Doulas play a key role in the success of the GROWTH with Doulas and Dads Program, by maintaining a caseload of pregnant mothers and engaging in community outreach to recruit eligible families and completing the intake process with those families, as needed. The outreach covers Central Florida. This includes counties such as Hillsborough, Orange, Osceola and Seminole. As a Doula, you will provide home visits, group services, and referrals to help mothers build the foundation for their family's health and development.

nEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

nDuties and Scope of Responsibilities

nnProvides childbirth education and support services in the home and in the community

nDemonstrates a non-judgmental orientation when working with families and treats all individuals with respect, regardless of differing cultures, religions, sexual and gender identities, values, philosophies, and lifestyles

nAble to maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with families and providers

nCompletes accurate and timely completion of written assessments of families to assist with evaluation and the quality improvement of program

nIdentifies and coordinates with formal/informal supports, community based resources, medical and hospital staff

nEducates and reviews child development and parenting practices with caregivers to promote an increase in healthy parenting behaviors and attachment

nCompletes administrative documentation requirements as outlined in agency policy

nPerforms other special assignments, outreach, or miscellaneous duties as requested

nPerforms on-call duties as assigned

n nnSpecial Skills/Licenses/Training/Certifications Necessary :

nnCredentialed as a Certified Birth Doula

nExperience working with children and families preferred

nFamiliarity with social services compliance and training protocols/requirements.

nAbility to maintain highly confidential data

nExcellent planning and organizational skills

nWell-developed interpersonal and communication skills

nAbility to work with minimal supervision and multi-task to meet important deadlines.

nBilingual Spanish skills a plus

n nnEducation/Training/Experience

nHome visiting experience preferred.

nUse of general office equipment (computer, keyboards, telephones, copy and telefax machines). May require minimal filing. Driving/operation of a vehicle.

Worksite address

tampa, FL, 33646, US

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