MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual supervision of doula program staff. Doulas serve a caseload of prenatal/postpartum clients, providing home visitation & labor/delivery support. Lead Doula provides individual reflective supervision every week with each doula on the team (currently there are three doulas).Facilitate doula team meetings & coordinate doula clinical consultation meetings. Lead Doula organizes and leads the team to facilitate team coordination and opportunity for professional development.Monitor and analyze data entry in the Data Points system and preparing outcome reports to the program funder.Manage doula caseloads and back-up coverage.Coordinate outreach efforts & collaboration with referring providers

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification:

Doulas of North America (DONA) certification, or equivalent doula certification (such as International Childbirth Education Association or Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association)

Level of Education:   Bachelor's Degree

Field of Study (if applicable):  Related Field 

Years of Experience:  Requires 3 years of exp

Describe Type Experience:  Doula related experience

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Appropriate clinical skills. Good communication skills. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Administration and program development skills.

PHYSICAL  REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

May be exposed to adverse, hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Home visiting required. Ability to work in team-oriented environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.