Community-Based Doula / Perinatal Community Health Worker (CHW)
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About The Position
The Community-Based Doula/Perinatal Community Health Worker (CHW) is a two-tier position in which the ideal candidate successfully obtains doula certification within three months of date of hire with the option to receive CHW training/certification within 9 months of date of hire. Tier One doula position is part-time hours, while Tier Two doula/CHW position is full-time hours. The Community-Based Doula/Perinatal CHW will ideally be an individual from the same community as the targeted population who shares a lived experience. This is a non-licensed public health provider who facilitates access to needed health and social services for beneficiaries. CHW services focus on preventing disease, disability, and other chronic health conditions or their progression, and promoting physical and mental health. Specifically, Perinatal CHWs provide services to pregnant patients and up to 12 months postpartum. This position will assist these women with navigating the health care system, coordinating care, connecting to community resources, and providing health promotion and education.
