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Postpartum Doula

LOCATION:  Irvington, NJ/Hybrid

CLASSIFICATION:  Full-Time – 37.5 hours/week 

ANNUAL SALARY:  $46,500

JOB SUMMARY:  

*$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.

Job Type: Full-time

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