Doula Community Based (Bilingual- Spanish)

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet • Joliet, IL

30d • $52,860 - $54,821

About The Position

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Head Start is hiring a bilingual Spanish-English community-based doula to provide home-visiting and direct support to families, including prenatal, labor, delivery, postpartum, and parenting mothers. The role supports parent-child bonding, breastfeeding, infant care, and family well-being, while helping participants access appropriate services and community resources. The position involves working with families in designated areas and periodic weekend recruitment activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, early childhood education, social work, a health-related field, or LPN credentials.
• At least 18 hours of coursework in early childhood education, psychology, social work, health, and/or child development.
• Fluent oral and written Spanish and English; must pass a bilingual assessment.
• Experience in home visiting and prevention services for the 0–3 age population.
• Certification and training in First Aid, CPR, doula work, and infant/toddler development.
• Knowledge of prenatal, labor, delivery, postpartum, maternal-infant health, and child abuse dynamics.
• Personal vehicle for transportation; valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of liability insurance.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures, family systems, and social backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Pass background clearance, physical examination, and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with pregnant teens or women, parenting teens, and low-income families.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-visiting services to families in designated areas.
• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with families and promote parent-child bonding.
• Follow safe work practices, agency policies, and regulations.
• Keep the Doula Supervisor informed and assist with coordinating care for families.
• Recruit participants and complete referrals for the Doula and Early Head Start programs.
• Serve as a positive role model and build trusting relationships with parents and health care providers.
• Provide direct services to prenatal, labor, delivery, postpartum, and parenting mothers.
• Organize and coordinate prenatal groups and support clients through labor and delivery.
• Maintain postpartum contact and support breastfeeding and infant care.
• Make appropriate referrals, conduct community outreach, and advocate for participant families.
• Perform other duties assigned within the guidelines of the position.

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays, 15 vacation days, 5 paid leave days, and 9 sick days (43 paid days off per year).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and no employee contribution required.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time