Per Diem Bilingual (English/Spanish) Social Service Specialist II/Community Based Doula-AMAR/PIV - PCIM

Overview

The ideal candidate for this position must be available to assist with prenatal, labor and birth, as well as postnatal services as needed and must have a flexible work schedule based on the needs of the program participants. 

The Doula may assist with a caseload of up to two participants per month for the length of the grant, ending November 2025.

• Labor and Birth: $600
• Six Prenatal and Six Postnatal Visits: $600 ($50 X 12 visits)
• Team Meetings/Supervision/Professional Development Trainings, etc.: ($250 X 10 meetings)

Per Diem/As Needed

Number of positions available:  1

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, physical comfort and information to the pregnant woman, birthing person and her family during the prenatal, labor & delivery, and postpartum periods.
• Meet with participants for a minimum of eight visits, lasting 1.5-2.0 hours, in both prenatal and postpartum periods. Assist families in initiating and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
• Identify needs and refer families to additional community resources, including healthcare and basic necessities, refer families to Case Manager for more intense needs.
• Assist families in establishing a birth plan and increase the family’s ability to problem solve and advocate for themselves and their children, especially during the birth process.
• Be on-call 24/7 to respond call/texts from the team and clients, and are available for support clients in between visits.
• Be able to participate in meetings, conferences, webinars, trainings and check in, etc. as needed.
• Be able to prepare, organize and provide informative lives in Facebook/Private Group.
• Keep records in accordance with organizational polices, protocols and regulations set by accrediting agencies.
• All doulas employees must complete Capital Health Hospital’s requirements to be able to obtain their badge while is a CHSofNJ employee.

Qualifications

A High School Diploma is required for this position. The position requires training and certification in the Health Connect One (HC1) Community-Based Doula curriculum. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required. Previous experience in roles such as a Community Health Worker, Patient Navigator, Home Visitor, or Health and Wellness Coordinator is a plus. Must agree to enroll as a Medicaid provider with the organization. Experience working with the Hispanic Community-urban settings is required.