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Legacy Doula Coordinator

Lititz, PA · On-site

Refer clients to appropriate services outside the scope of the doula role * Respect the involvement of clergy and chaplains as desired by the client * Support family connections as preferred by the ...

Hanley Foundation

Doula

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

The Doula provides compassionate, trauma-informed emotional, physical, and educational support to pregnant and postpartum clients receiving services within a substance abuse and behavioral health ...

PCC COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER

Doula Trainee

Berwyn, IL · On-site

$16.60 - $18.60/hr

Provide direct service to pregnant participant and family during labor and delivery at the hospital ... Completion of Doula coursework at an approved school * Note: Not required to be an Illinois ...

PCC COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER

Doula Trainee

Berwyn, IL · On-site

$16.60 - $18.60/hr

Provide direct service to pregnant participant and family during labor and delivery at the hospital ... Completion of Doula coursework at an approved school * Note: Not required to be an Illinois ...

Remedies Renewing Lives

Doula

Rockford, IL

$23.25/hr

PROGRAM MANAGER OF TREATMENT SERVICES CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT COMPENSATION: $23.25 POSTION SUMMARY: As a Doula specializing in pregnant and postpartum individuals with opiate and/or substance use ...

PCC COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER

Certified Doula

Berwyn, IL · On-site

$20.50 - $23/hr

Provide direct service to pregnant participant and family during labor and delivery at the hospital ... Provide prenatal and postpartum education in accordance with doula scope. * Attend prenatal ...

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How much do doula service jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for doula service in the United States is $49,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,500.00 and $51,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are doula services?

Doula services provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a person before, during, and shortly after childbirth. Doulas are trained professionals who help expectant parents through pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period, but they do not offer medical care or deliver babies. Their goal is to help parents have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience by offering guidance, comfort measures, and advocacy within the birth environment.

What are some common challenges doulas face when supporting clients during labor and delivery, and how can they be managed?

Doulas often encounter challenges such as managing unpredictable labor durations, navigating varying family dynamics, and maintaining boundaries while offering emotional support. Flexibility and strong communication skills are key to adapting to each client's unique needs and preferences. It's also important for doulas to collaborate effectively with medical staff while advocating for the birthing person's wishes, ensuring a positive and respectful birth experience for everyone involved.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Doula, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Doula, you need comprehensive knowledge of childbirth, postpartum care, and comfort techniques, often supported by formal doula training and certification. Familiarity with birth plans, documentation tools, and relevant certification from organizations like DONA International or CAPPA is important. Outstanding communication, emotional support, and adaptability help doulas build trust and provide personalized care to families. These skills and qualifications are essential for empowering clients, improving birth experiences, and ensuring holistic support throughout the childbirth process.

What is the difference between Doula Service vs Midwife?

AspectDoula ServiceMidwife
CredentialsNo formal medical certification; trained in childbirth supportLicensed healthcare professional with nursing or midwifery certification
Work EnvironmentPrivate homes, birthing centers, hospitalsHospitals, birthing centers, clinics, homes
RoleProvides emotional, physical, and informational supportProvides medical care, monitors health, assists with delivery
FocusSupport and comfort during pregnancy and birthMedical management of pregnancy and childbirth

While both Doula Service and Midwives support childbirth, doulas focus on emotional and physical support without medical responsibilities, whereas midwives provide medical care and oversee the health of mother and baby during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

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Infographic showing various Doula Service job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,220 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Doula Navigator / Community Doula - Bilingual

Malama Health

San Bernardino, CA

$25 - $30/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Malama leverages the best of technology and people to deliver exceptional care - we build novel biometric tracking and patient engagement tools that allow skilled Care Managers to provide high-touch care navigation and coordination for pregnant and postpartum mothers that improves health outcomes for mom and baby.

We've raised $9.2M in funding to date and are on target to hit profitability early this year. Our mission is to improve pregnancy-related outcomes beginning with conditions that disproportionately affect historically underserved groups.

We're seeking Community Health Worker or Community Doula to use our tools and serve our members as their Maternity Care Navigators. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between our providers and patients, ensuring seamless execution of our policies and care protocols. If you're passionate about improving maternal health outcomes, closing equity gaps, and want to gain invaluable experience in care coordination, startup operations, and patient success, this position is for you.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Deliver Care Management to Meet Patient Needs - Conduct outreach, check-ins, and comprehensive assessments to identify and meet patient needs via phone calls, SMS, video calls, or in-person encounters (based on patient preference); Assist patients with appointment setting, office visits, social services application, among other requests
  • Coordinate Care Services and Referrals to Completion - Advocate for patient needs by coordinating with health plans, service providers, multi-disciplinary care teams to drive services to completion
  • Communicate to Empower Patient Learning - Utilize evidence-based practices like motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction to engage with and communicate information to patients towards positive habit change
  • Utilize Technology to Document, Track, and Improve Services - Utilize required care management portals for all care coordination and other services provided in a timely manner; meet patient caseload targets and prioritize services according to intensity, need, and required follow-up.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience as a Community Health Worker, Community Doula, Case/Care Manager, Social Worker
  • Must be a certified birth doula prior to employment, or commit to completing Malama-sponsored doula training (training, attend 3 births, complete CPR training, etc) after onboarding and enroll in DHCS Medicaid
  • Reliable and responsive to text and calls! Adaptable and Excited to learn new technology - You are comfortable using Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive), Notion, Slack, Zoom, and want to learn more
  • A people's person and a team player - One of our key values is Be the Bridge. You are positive and empathetic serving members/clients and open and honest when providing internal feedback for improvement
  • Mission-driven, Impact-oriented - You are passionate about health, technology, and Malama's mission to improve maternal health outcomes and close equity gaps
  • You are fluent in English (written and verbal) and bilingual in Spanish / Vietnamese / Tagalog / Cantonese / Dari / Haitian Creole
  • Located in California

Benefits

  • $25-$30 per hour starting rate
  • Flexible work hours to suit your needs
  • Opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing healthcare technology startup
  • Training and educational opportunities
  • Applications reviewed on a rolling basis - apply early!
Equal opportunity

Malama is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from recent graduates, early-career advocates, Black, Indigenous, Latina/x, and other women of color, people with lived experience of pregnancy, and community members. You do not need years of experience to apply - passion, community roots, and a commitment to birth equity matter most.

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