Salary range: $50,000 - $55,000/year
The Doula Supervisor oversees the coordination of the Postpartum (PP) Doula program through collaborative partnerships with local birthing hospitals, community agencies, and residents. Doula Supervisor will supervise a team of 3 Postpartum Doulas, and carry a caseload of 8 clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Identify and establish collaborative relationships with clinical point staff at birthing facilities in Paterson, Elizabeth, Plainfield, and Newark to promote the postpartum doula program and review current hospital doula policies.
- Coordinate weekly check-in meetings with core implementation team members which include Region 1 and Region 2.
- Along with clinical staff, identify areas of professional/clinical education and coordinate virtual or in-person sessions with Obstetric clinical staff.
- Develop promotional materials (i.e., flyers, videos, social media posts, etc.) and events to educate community members about the Postpartum period.
- Identify other opportunities for community engagement & service coordination (examples would include PP doulas presenting to Centering Pregnancy group sessions, connections with FQHCs and other prenatal care providers, collaborations with home visitation programs, etc.)
- Attend community-based meetings to promote the Partnership Doula Program.
- Meet with the PP Doula team weekly (including one-on-one supervision and team meetings) to review program progress, challenges, and data collection.
- Complete all program reporting accurately and according to the timeline required by the funder.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a certified doula (HealthConnect One Certification preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong focus in maternal and child health, early childhood, public health, or a related field.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
- Experience providing professional/community education, home visiting, and/or supportive services for women and birthing individuals, and families.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain database for record-keeping, supervision, and reporting.
- Experience with program planning and management, and community-based programs.
- Experience working with diverse and multicultural populations.
- Computer literacy in MS Office Suite.
