Full Spectrum Doula - Part Time / Contracted

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Full Spectrum Doula - PA Medicaid Approved

About EmpowerMama: EmpowerMama is a doula agency on a mission to ensure every family - regardless of income or zip code - has access to skilled, compassionate doula care. We work directly with Medicaid-enrolled families across Pennsylvania, bringing evidence-based perinatal and postpartum support into their homes and communities.

Joining EmpowerMama means joining a team of dedicated professionals who believe birth equity is not optional. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where diverse perspectives are valued and every doula plays a meaningful role in transforming maternal health outcomes for the families who need it most.

About the Role: EmpowerMama is seeking PA Medicaid-enrolled full spectrum doulas to provide non-medical support to families throughout the perinatal and postpartum period, including labor and delivery. You will deliver home-based and community care that supports the physical, emotional, and informational needs of families from pregnancy through the early weeks of parenthood.

Compensation: Employment is open on a contracted basis and compensation is per session of care delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Birth Support: Providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery.

• Emotional Support: Offering emotional support and reassurance to expectant and new parents, helping them navigate the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

• Physical Comfort: Assisting with comfort measures during labor and physical recovery after childbirth, including providing opportunities for rest and personal care.

• Infant Care: Demonstrating newborn care techniques, such as feeding, diapering, and soothing the baby.

• Informational Support: Providing evidence-based information on pregnancy, birth options, infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.

• Advocacy: Acting as an advocate for families, helping them communicate with healthcare providers and access necessary resources.

• Household Organization: Assisting with light household duties to allow parents to focus on their recovery and bonding with the baby.

• Sibling Support: Helping older siblings adjust to the new family dynamics and providing care if needed.

• Referrals: Connecting parents with additional resources and support services as needed.

Qualifications:

• Language: Must be fluent in English. Fluency in a second language is preferred.

• Training: Completion of a full spectrum or postpartum doula training program and certification. Birth doula certification preferred. Certification in lactation or breastfeeding consultation preferred.

• Medicaid Enrollment: Must be enrolled as a PA Medicaid provider (required).

• Transportation: Reliable transportation required for home visits and birth support throughout service area.

• Skills: Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills. Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.

• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.

• Personality: Positive attitude, compassionate, patient, and nurturing demeanor. Empathetic and non-judgmental approach to supporting families.

• Hours: Must be able to work flexible hours, including on-call availability for births.

• Background: Must be able to pass a background check.

• Certification: Must be PCB Doula certified or eligible.

• CPR: Certification required.

EmpowerMama is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.

Ready to make a lasting impact? Join EmpowerMama and help ensure every family gets the support they deserve.