Birth Doula

Nadia Care•Baltimore, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nadia Care is seeking a certified Birth Doula to join their team in the Maryland area. This role is crucial in improving maternal and birth outcomes, particularly for underserved communities. The Birth Doula will act as a trusted partner and advocate for expectant mothers, providing support throughout their pregnancy journey. Nadia Care focuses on building trust-based engagement and offering wrap-around support, including care navigation, doula support, and assistance with various needs like lactation, nutrition, housing, and transportation. They leverage technology for virtual engagement to meet mothers where they are, ensuring they have trusted sources for support, resources, and information. Nadia Care complements, rather than replaces, a mother's relationship with her obstetrician, focusing on health-related social needs not typically covered by medical providers.

Requirements

Valid Doula Certification
Must be an active, enrolled Medicaid provider in Maryland’s ePREP system
Deep knowledge of childbirth, non-medical pain management strategies, breastfeeding, mother/baby bonding, and postpartum recovery
Strong communicator who can provide guidance with compassion and cultural sensitivity and inspire trust with clients, families, and medical providers – virtually and in-person
Strong problem solving and organizational skills to manage multiple clients at one time
Comfortable learning new communication and telehealth platforms and EHR documentation systems
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and compliance with state inspection, registration, and insurance requirements
Access to home internet and a phone with internet access

Nice To Haves

Fluent in Spanish or Amharic
Breastfeeding Counselor certification
Adult & Infant CPR & First Aid certification

Responsibilities

Build an initial connection in two virtual prenatal visits, educating clients on labor positions, birth plans, and expectations for Labor & Delivery
Be on-call to support clients through active labor
Communicate with the care team to escalate clinical issues and social needs from prenatal visits as needed
Maintain clear, accurate documentation of all care interactions

Benefits

Skip payment headaches: We manage the billing process for you and contracts directly with insurers.
Set your schedule: Choose the hours and number of clients that work best for you.
Help even more families: We find the members and seamlessly connects you with them.
Feel the power of a team behind you: Our Maternity Navigators develop deep relationships with our members in their first and second trimester, monitoring their health and connecting them with community resources for a healthy pregnancy. You’ll receive a summary of the member’s pregnancy experience to date before your first visit. If any clinical issues arise, we also have RNs on staff, ready to help!
Annual paid holidays off (for full-time employees)
Unlimited time off after the 90-day introductory period (for Full-Time Salaried Employees)
Three weeks of paid time off after the 90-day introductory period (for Full-Time Hourly Employees)
Medical Insurance: Access top-tier healthcare, covering hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits. Coverage begins the first of the following month.
Dental Insurance: Coverage for preventive care, as well as basic and major procedures.
Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine eye exams and eyeglasses.
Stock Option Grant
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage in case of illness or injury.
401(k) Retirement Plan