Postpartum Doula

*$2,000 Signing Bonus*

Provide education on problem-solving, self-care and emotional support to parents through their postpartum journey in Bergen, Morris, and Passaic Counties. Also, provide lactation education and support to the birthing parents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Carry a minimum of a caseload of 20 individuals.
• Provide support to the birthing person and their family for a minimum of 6 months post-birth.
• Provide emotional and physical support to the birthing person and their family during the postpartum period.
• Conduct postnatal in-person/virtual visits with the birthing parent in accordance with program protocol.
• Provide information, education, and resources related to the postpartum period.
• Support the birthing person by increasing their ability to advocate for themselves, especially during the postpartum period.
• Maintain regular communication with the birthing person via phone and text during usual business hours.
• Evening and weekend calls may be necessary.
• Ensure the birthing person is receiving self-care techniques, lactation support, and strategies to optimize parent/baby bonding and attachment.
• Discuss perinatal mental health with birthing parent(s), and screen for depression and anxiety during the postpartum period (and refer to proper services, if necessary).
• Encourage and support the birthing person to attend their postpartum visit with their medical provider.
• Complete forms for each postnatal visit (i.e., CenteringPregnancy, Federally Qualified Health Centers, other prenatal care providers, Connecting NJ, home visitation programs, etc.)
• Establish positive relationships with area hospitals, prenatal clinics, and pediatric providers.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with staff at birthing facilities and community-based organizations, in the program region.
• Document accurate postnatal visits with the birthing person using program collection forms and complete data entry into the program database.
• Meet with the Director of Community Programs regularly to review program progress, challenges, and data collection.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• English/ Spanish (preferred)
• Have obtained certification from one of the postpartum Doula training programs recognized by the New Jersey Department of Health ( Ancient Song Doula services, Azizi Village, or Health Connect One.
• Current and valid First Aid/CPR Certification
• Have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to various clinic/hospital locations and birthing parents’ homes as needed.
• Experience providing community education, home visiting, and/or supportive services for birthing individuals and families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite.

All PMCH employees must comply with PMCH’s Immunization Policy.