Full Spectrum Doula

EmpowerMama•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

EmpowerMama is seeking Pennsylvania Medicaid-enrolled full spectrum doulas to provide non-medical, home-based and community care to families throughout the perinatal and postpartum period, including labor and delivery. The role supports families’ physical, emotional, and informational needs from pregnancy through the early weeks of parenthood. Compensation is per session of care delivered on a contracted basis, with a stated compensation range of $25.00–$50.00 per hour. EmpowerMama is a doula agency serving Medicaid-enrolled families across Pennsylvania. Its mission is to make skilled, compassionate doula care accessible to every family, regardless of income or location, and to advance birth equity through evidence-based support. The organization describes its culture as collaborative and mission-driven, valuing diverse perspectives and each doula’s contribution to maternal health outcomes.

Requirements

Must be fluent in English.
Must have completed a full spectrum or postpartum doula training program and certification.
Must be enrolled as a Pennsylvania Medicaid provider.
Must have reliable transportation for home visits and birth support throughout the service area.
Must have strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills.
Must demonstrate cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse populations.
Must have in-depth knowledge of pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.
Must have a positive, compassionate, patient, and nurturing demeanor and an empathetic, non-judgmental approach.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including on-call availability for births.
Must pass a background check.
Must be PCB Doula certified or eligible.
Must have CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in a second language.
Birth doula certification.
Certification in lactation or breastfeeding consultation.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery.
Offer reassurance and emotional support to expectant and new parents as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
Assist with labor comfort measures and physical recovery after childbirth, including opportunities for rest and personal care.
Demonstrate newborn care techniques, including feeding, diapering, and soothing.
Provide evidence-based information about pregnancy, birth options, infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
Advocate for families by helping them communicate with healthcare providers and access necessary resources.
Assist with light household duties so parents can focus on recovery and bonding with the baby.
Help older siblings adjust to new family dynamics and provide care if needed.
Connect parents with additional resources and support services as needed.