Ayan Maternity Healthcare Support

Position Title:Birth Doula
Organization:Ayan Maternity Healthcare Support
Location:King County, WA
Employment Type:Contract

Compensation: This role isbased on insurance reimbursements from Apple Health/Healthcare Support, with rates varying depending on the certification status of services rendered.

• Certified servicesare reimbursed at a higher rate.
• Uncertified servicesmay receive partial or reduced reimbursement.
  This model aligns with our commitment to providing accessible care while maintaining financial sustainability as a non-profit organization.

Overview:
Ayan Maternity Healthcare Support is seeking compassionate and culturally competent Birth Doulas to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant families, with a focus on underserved and immigrant communities. This role is central to our mission of empowering parents from pregnancy through early childhood.

Responsibilities:

• Provide continuous support during labor and birth, including comfort measures and advocacy.
• Educate families on birth options and help develop birth plans.
• Collaborate with medical providers to ensure respectful, culturally appropriate care.
• Offer prenatal visits and postpartum follow-up to assess well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to program evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Certified Birth Doula ( From WA DOH Approved agencies).
• CPR certification (for infants and adults)
• Experience working with diverse populations, especially immigrants and non-English speakers.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Comfortable working independently on a laptop in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues related to laptop and software use.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to reproductive justice and birth equity.