Mobile Maternal Health Doula

Here’s What You Need:

·       High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

                   ·         2 Years To Include:
– Experience providing maternity support, birth assistance, postpartum services, and related community health support, including breastfeeding support, newborn care education, and nonclinical screening for postpartum mood disorders.
– In-home postpartum support experience required and
2 Years Experience working with diverse and underserved populations is strongly preferred.

                   ·         4 Years Experience in a healthcare or community health environment providing patient education, facilitating health discussions, or presenting health-related information to individuals or groups, required. 

                   ·         DL – Driver’s License – Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain a clean driving record, and be able to successfully pass a motor vehicle driving report, required upon hire.

                   ·         CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 90 Days required.

·       Driver’s License (required)

·       BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support 90 Days required.

                   ·         Other Certification through a recognized program (e.g., DONA International, CAPPA, ICEA, or equivalent) required upon hire.

                   ·         Other Certified Postpartum Doula Certification (CPD) required upon hire. 

 

Here’s What You Will Do:

Client Support & Advocacy

                   ·         Provide continuous emotional and physical support to birthing individuals during prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum periods.

                   ·         Offer evidence-based information about childbirth, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and maternal wellness to support informed decision-making.

                   ·         Help clients articulate preferences, anticipate needs, and communicate effectively with clinical care teams.

                   ·         Respect cultural, personal, and family beliefs while offering non-judgmental support.

                   ·         Ability to advocate effectively for clients by expressing their needs, preferences, and concerns to care teams, reinforcing client autonomy and informed decision-making. 

Postpartum Support

                   ·         Provide guidance and reassurance during the immediate postpartum period including recovery, infant care, feeding, and emotional adjustment.

                   ·         Conduct home or mobile unit follow-ups to assess well-being and needs.

                   ·         Connect clients with community resources, support groups, lactation support, and mental health services as appropriate.

                   ·         Support family bonding and maternal self-care.

 Prenatal Engagement

                   ·         Build trusting rapport with clients through home visits, phone calls, or mobile service encounters starting in early pregnancy.

                   ·         Help clients prepare birth plans and set expectations for labor, birth, and postpartum transitions.

                   ·         Provide education on coping techniques, comfort measures, relaxation, and self-advocacy.

                   ·         Identify barriers to care, social needs, or concerns and communicate necessary referrals to the Maternal Health Mobile Supervisor or Community Health Worker.

Labor & Birth Support

                   ·         Offer continuous physical comfort measures, breathing techniques, positioning suggestions, and emotional reassurance during labor and birth.

                   ·         Support clients partners or other designated support persons in participation and comfort-focused care.

                   ·         Assist in creating calm, safe spaces and facilitate positive birth experiences.

                   ·         Ensure client needs are communicated to clinical staff without interfering in clinical decision-making.

Group & Community Education

                   ·         Facilitate or support prenatal and postpartum group meetings (centering circles, workshops, classes) with a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.

                   ·         Provide culturally appropriate information, normalize experiences, and strengthen community support networks.

                   ·         Participate in maternal health outreach events in collaboration with mobile services and CHW staff.

                   ·         Driving is an essential function of this position. The employee must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with organizational policy.

                   ·         Safely operate personal or company vehicles to travel to community-based sites, partner locations, and outreach events across multiple counties.

                   ·         Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws and company vehicle-use policies at all times.

                   ·         Demonstrate safe, defensive, and courteous driving practices, recognizing that behavior on the road reflects the professionalism and reputation of the organization.

                   ·         When operating a company vehicle, complete required vehicle inspections, promptly report maintenance concerns, and adhere to established fleet management protocols.

                   ·         Exercise sound judgment when determining travel safety in inclement weather or adverse conditions and communicate appropriately with leadership.

Documentation & Communication (Non-clinical)

                   ·         Complete required non-clinical documentation in EHR system in a timely manner (contacts, outreach, service encounters, referrals).

                   ·         Communicate client needs to the Maternal Health Mobile Supervisor and CHWs for appropriate support follow-up.

                   ·         Contribute to quality improvement activities by sharing insights on client experiences and service gaps.

                       

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Mobile Maternal Health Doula

·       Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

·       Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

·       Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·       A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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