Empowermama

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.
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 Spanish.
• 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.
• 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.