Doula

New Moms•Chicago, IL

6d•$49,000 - $51,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community-Based Doula supports healthy pregnancies, promotes breastfeeding, and builds trusting relationships with families before, during, and after birth. Through home visits, group-based services, and labor support, the Doula provides education, advocacy, and non-clinical birth support. This role is based out of our Main office in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago and primarily serves young mothers (ages 24 and under) living in Chicago, with some travel to the Western suburbs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
DONA and Parents as Teachers certifications preferred (or must obtain on-the-job)
IL Doula Medicaid Certification preferred (or must obtain on-the-job)
At least 1 year of related experience preferred
Experience working with vulnerable populations and young parents preferred
Experience collaborating with homeless or public service systems a plus
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Cultural humility and trauma-informed approach
Comfort using computers, Microsoft applications, and case management systems
Valid driver’s license, reliable car, and insurance required
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation at least one week per month

Nice To Haves

Passionate about birth equity, reproductive justice, and supporting young parents
Calm, grounded, and responsive in high-intensity or unpredictable situations
Skilled at building trust with families
Comfortable balancing scheduled visits with on-call responsibilities
Organized and able to manage documentation, certifications, and timelines
Committed to reflective practice, coaching, and continuous learning

Responsibilities

Provide labor and delivery support to an annual caseload of approximately 23 participants per year
Conduct weekly prenatal and postpartum home visits using a culturally responsive approach
Deliver education on birth preparation, parenting, child development, and family well-being
Provide emotional support and mental health case management
Facilitate prenatal care groups on a rotating basis and support additional group cycles as needed
Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to connect families to resources
Use digital tools and coaching platforms to maintain participant engagement
Maintain timely and accurate documentation and support program compliance

Benefits

Medical insurance with generous employer contribution
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance – 100% employer-paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and resources
Generous paid time off
15 paid holidays
Half days on Fridays during the summer
403b retirement plan with employer match
Pre-tax transportation benefits
Discounts on Bright Endeavors products
Free spiritual direction services
Over 20 free CEUs during onboarding and regular free CEUs throughout employment (for licensed employees)
Coverage of social work (LSW or LCSW) or professional counselor (LPC or LCPC) state certification/renewal costs (for licensed employees)
Licensure supervision hours for staff working towards licensure