Doula

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

5d•$75,000 - $75,000

About The Position

East Side House Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities. East Side House’s Early Childhood programs provide Early Head Start and Head Start services in a safe, supportive, educational environment for children ages 18+ months to 5 years of age. Serving 231 children daily from five locations, the comprehensive program is designed to develop the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills of children in a safe, supportive environment. Children and families receive a broad range of educational, nutritional, social, and preventive health services. Our staff foster partnerships with families so they can support school learning and achievement and advocate for their children and themselves. We expect that all staff will work collaboratively, and with the community, to promote school readiness while creating a safe, healthy, and protective environment.

Requirements

New York State Completion of a Doula training program and certification by a recognized Doula certification organization.
Complete at least 24 hours of training, including childbirth, antepartum, postpartum, and birth doula training
Attend at least one breastfeeding class, two childbirth classes, and two births
Write a position paper about the role of doulas in childbirth
Complete cultural competency training
Pass a doula proficiency exam
Complete HIPAA/client confidentiality training
Apply for a National Provider Identification Number (NPI#)
Sign and date an attestation form confirming your training
Submit a copy of your training certificate or a signed letter from your training organization
Complete and return the required enrollment forms
Proven experience as a doula or related role.
Strong knowledge of childbirth and postpartum care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to provide emotional support and handle stressful situations.
Flexible schedule with the ability to be on-call for births.
Physical stamina for long periods of standing and the ability to lift to 25 pounds.
NYC Department of Investigation Comprehensive Background Clearance
NYC Department of Health Medical Clearance
NYS Statewide Central Registry Clearance
NYS Staff Exclusion List Clearance
NYS Sex Offender Registry Clearance
COVID Vaccine-As a recipient of Federal, State, and local funds, all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date
Knowledge of child birthing and nursing techniques, non-medicinal pain management strategies and childcare best practices
Interpersonal skills to inspire trust and build strong relationships with clients
Active listening skills to fully understand clients’ preferences and needs
Verbal communication skills to facilitate conversations with clients, their families and medical providers
Problem-solving skills to manage issues that arise during and after delivery
Organizational and time management skills to deliver care for multiple clients at one time
Computer skills for emailing, client relationship management, billing and using word processing software
Recordkeeping skills to log hours worked and services performed

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Provide non-biased emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor and the birth process, and the immediate postpartum period
Work closely with the birthing person and family as they explore their values and needs surrounding birth
Encourage the birthing person to seek care and a place of birth that reflects their own values and needs
Assist in the preparation of birth preferences to facilitate communication with the birth team
Model, teach, and encourage effective communication
Encourage informed decision making
Provide information on birth options and resources
Provide the client with non-medical comfort techniques for labor, such as positions and movement, comforting touch, visualization, breathing techniques, and affirmation
Seek to foster a cooperative, respectful, and positive atmosphere with the birth team
Provide support to the birthing person’s support partner and/or family
Support and assist initial breastfeeding
Assist the family in processing their birth experience
Answer general questions about newborn care and breastfeeding
Refer to healthcare professionals when support requires clinical assessment, a need for prescription, or medical diagnosis
Listen as the birthing person processes their birth experience