Postpartum Doula PA Medicaid Enrolled

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Full Spectrum Doula - PA Medicaid Approved

About The Shoshana: Join The Shoshana and be part of expanding access to quality maternal healthcare. As a Medicaid-focused doula collective, we're committed to ensuring that all families—regardless of their economic circumstances—receive comprehensive perinatal and postpartum support. Our mission-driven approach brings evidence-based doula care directly to underserved communities across Pennsylvania, creating meaningful change in maternal health outcomes.

Working at The Shoshana means joining a team of dedicated health professionals who believe every family deserves expert care throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. We foster a collaborative culture where diverse expertise is valued and every team member plays a crucial role in supporting families through one of life's most significant transitions.

Make a lasting impact on families who need it most. Join us in breaking down barriers to maternal care.

Job Description: The Shoshana is seeking Pennsylvania Medicaid-enrolled full spectrum doulas to provide non-medical support to families during the perinatal and postpartum period, including birth support. Full spectrum doulas play a crucial role in supporting families throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the early stages of parenthood, ensuring the well-being of both the newborn and the parents through home-based and community care.

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:

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.

The Shoshana is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us at The Shoshana and be part of a team that is dedicated to ensuring every family has access to quality perinatal and postpartum support!