Postpartum Doula/Family Development Specialist - Bilingual

Outreach Works • Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Postpartum Doula/Family Development Specialist is an Outreach staff member whose primary responsibility is providing home-based education and related support services to participating families. The position provides home visitation and education using the evidence-based Parents as Teachers program, as well as postpartum doula services. It is based in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, requires daily in-office attendance, and is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours may be needed.

The role supports family stability and economic self-sufficiency by helping parents and children, connecting families with community resources, and collaborating with human service agencies. The employee is expected to follow Outreach’s mission and values, represent the agency professionally, maintain required records, and contribute to team practices that serve families, the community, and Outreach.

Requirements

• Bilingual Spanish speaking is required.
• Reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration are required.
• Completion of required evidence-based home visiting training, postpartum doula training, and certification is mandatory.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in elementary education, early childhood education, psychology, human services, or another related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to families and provide support in parent and child development using the evidence-based Parents as Teachers program.
• Provide prenatal education and postpartum practical, emotional, and educational support to new mothers, including newborn care, infant feeding, and light household tasks.
• Maintain related files and records and complete program-related data entry.
• Participate in team meetings, reflective supervision, and home visit observations to ensure fidelity to the program model.
• Plan individual and group activities with children and parents to support children’s language, social, and motor skills, including teen parenting instruction.
• Assist with planning and implementing Group Connections and Parent Cafes for new parents.
• Collaborate with community partners and human service agencies to connect families with resources.
• Refer participants to schools, early intervention programs, mental health services, and other resources as needed.
• Provide follow-up to families as needed and maintain required records.
• Participate in a team process focused on best practices for serving participating families, the community, and Outreach.
• Represent the agency professionally at public events as needed.
• Complete required evidence-based home visiting and postpartum doula training and certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Personal time
• Bereavement time
• Flexible working arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed