Education Specialist

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

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About The Position

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. This is an FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at [phone] or visit OEA. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here. Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer. SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Doula certification and Childbirth Education Teacher certification.
• Five years’ full-time experience as a birth doula, supporting birthing families through all stages of pregnancy, prenatally through postpartum (in person and virtual).
• Experience as a Childbirth educator.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs and Zoom.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/BLS certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Preparing expectant parents for labor, birth, and early parenting through comprehensive, evidence-based education.
• Teaching classes, providing emotional support, and empowering parents with the knowledge and skills they need for a positive birth experience.
• Planning, developing and implementing Childbirth education classes.
• Evaluating, designing, and training all Stony Brook Doulas.
• Performing administrative tasks related to Childbirth education classes and the Doula Program.
• Assisting with training support for aspiring doulas.
• Coordinating the doula team for comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postpartum support.
• Providing program doula support.
• Serving as a doula liaison for the program directors.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA.

What This Job Offers

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