Doula

Are you looking for an AMAZING team to join while helping families have the best start in life with their babies? Look no further! Our family-oriented department makes coming to work fun AND we have highly integrated programming that offers families the best possible services to ensure their children are born healthy and get everything they need to succeed. If you are a positive person, who aways looks for the good in people we would love for you to come be part of our team!

We are looking for a full time, DOULA (40 hours) in our Family Services Department. 

A Doula:

·     Assists families in initiating and strengthening the parent-child relationship

·     Provides information, education and resources that will prepare the mother and her family for the birthing process

·     Attends to and supports the laboring mother and her family or support person(s)

·     Assists parents in optimizing the bonding and attachment process

·     Aids in strengthening the family’s support system

·     Increases the family’s ability to problem solve and advocate for themselves and their children, especially during the birthing process

·     Communicates and coordinates with team members

·     Attends staff meetings as required

·     Shares insight regarding family needs, identifies and implements workable solutions

·     Documents all necessary information in the client record according to established protocols

·     Conducts outreach and community education activities

·     Assists families in establishing goals and a birth plan

·     Assists family via home visiting, physician appointments and group-based activities

·     Identifies needs and refer families to additional community resources

·     Facilitates prenatal group education

·     Serves as back-up to fellow doula

·     Demonstrates the ability to climb stairs and lift up to 30 pounds

·     Attends weekly reflective supervision meetings with Team Lead

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·        Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

·        Associate’s Degree preferred in early Childhood Education or health-related field preferred: OR Previous parenting education or home visiting program experience

·        Completion of all Doula required training

·        Maturity and experience in successfully working with infants, young children, and their parents

ALSO REQUIRED:

·        A current Illinois driver’s license; AND

·        Personal vehicle for use in carrying out required duties; AND

·        Auto liability insurance; AND

·        Must live within 1 hour driving distance from FHN or SSM Hospitals

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

·        Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication and active listening skills

·        Ability to work with culturally diverse families in a non-judgmental way and to demonstrate sensitivity to their issues

·        Willing and able to work flexible hours, some evenings and weekend hours as necessary; must be on-call 24/7 to participate with families (every other weekend off)

·        Ability to maintain client confidentiality

·        Ability to develop a close, trusting and supportive relationship with parents and families

·        Knowledge in personal computer use

·        Ability to identify family strengths

·        Demonstrates teaching, coaching, mentoring, and role-modeling skills

·        Exhibits ability to be empathetic, and provide comfort through touch, words and actions

·        Willing to make a long-term commitment (at least 2 years) to the program and its families/clients

·        Strong commitment and ability to work as part of a team

·        Has physical and mental health sufficient to meet the demands of the position

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours)

Salary: $18.23 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Continuing education credits

• Dental Insurance

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Free parking

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

The Stephenson County Health Department program actively recruits, employs, and promotes qualified personnel and administers its personnel practices without discrimination based upon age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, nationality, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, disability or handicap, genetic information, pregnancy, family medical history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws of the individual under consideration.