Per Diem Community Doula

Public Health Management Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

10h

About The Position

Per Diem Community Doula Contractors provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed doula support, case management,t and care coordination to participants. This includes prenatal visits, labor support, postpartum follow-up, and assistance with resources and navigating services. Contractors must be skilled in supporting individuals affected by SUD/OUD and comfortable working across both program tracks. This position is an independent contract role. Contractors are not guaranteed a set number of referrals, hours, or income, and work is assigned based on participant needs, availability, and program capacity.

Requirements

Completion of birth and postpartum doula training required.
PA Doula Commission certification or willingness to apply required.
At least 10 attended births, with at least half in Philadelphia hospitals required.
Experience supporting individuals with SUD/OUD using harm reduction principles.
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with the ReACH team.
Experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, racism, and complex social stressors.

Responsibilities

Provide prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum support.
Offer education on birth preparation, lactation, newborn care, and postpartum health.
Support participants in the SUD/OUD track using trauma-informed, harm reduction approaches.
Assist participants in navigating hospitals, treatment systems, and community resources.
Conduct intakes and schedule participant visits based on individual needs.
Provide support through home visits, virtual visits, phone, and text.
Connect participants to resources for housing, food, mental health services, treatment programs, and other community agencies as needed.
Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and social service partners with a focus on adherence to recommended perinatal care schedules for both parent and baby.
Educate and support reproductive life planning.
Document all visits and services in the program’s approved data system.
Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
Track due dates, births, and visit schedules.
Maintain availability in the doula calendar and communicate planned time off.
Distribute supplies and gift card pickups as directed.
Participate in required trainings and meetings as available.
Support outreach and participant recruitment.
Refer Spanish-speaking participants to designated bilingual staff.