Doula II (Part-Time)

Brightpoint • Rockford, IL

18d • $22 - $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

Brightpoint seeks a mission-driven Doula II to support at-risk women in the early stages of pregnancy as they heal from trauma and prepare for motherhood. The position provides culturally sensitive support and training using program curriculum, working collaboratively with the Family Support Services team to deliver comprehensive care. The Doula II creates service plans with participants, helps them establish and achieve goals, and maintains a caseload of 10 participants. Two participants require additional documentation for Medicaid billing, including case notes and other required service records. The role may include attending births at the mother's request, participating in the on-call system, and providing backup to traditional doulas as required by the program.

The position is part-time and hourly, at 20 hours per week. A flexible schedule is needed to accommodate families and birth plans. The home office is in Rockford, Illinois, with occasional work-from-home opportunities. Compensation is $22.35–$23.35 per hour; offers are commensurate with experience, and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation.

Brightpoint offers access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship through Emerging Leaders. Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human service field.
• Doula training.
• Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health training within 18 months of hire.
• At least 21 years of age.
• At least two years of experience working with children and families.
• Ability to attend in-person family visits and meetings in the Rockford, Illinois area.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• DONA training or certification.
• At least one year of doula experience.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular home visits and contact with participants to offer mental health support and healing through doula services, and share information and resources to help prepare them for motherhood and bonding with their unborn child.
• Present and facilitate the agency’s community-based Doula curriculum to promote self-awareness, address mental health challenges, develop stress-management methods, empower participants in becoming mothers, and foster a close bond with their unborn child or children.
• Complete assessments for new participants.
• Help participants establish goals and create plans to accomplish them.
• Refer participants to community mental health providers and other resources as needed, and develop aftercare service plans with each participant.
• Attend births with or without a traditional doula when requested by the mother.
• Maintain a caseload of 10 participants and complete case notes and other required service documentation, including additional documentation for two participants for Medicaid billing.
• Participate in the on-call system and provide backup to traditional doulas as required by the program.
• Collaborate with the Family Support Services team to ensure quality, comprehensive care.

Benefits

• Access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship through Emerging Leaders.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), as Brightpoint is an approved agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level