Postpartum Doula (Temporary)

SUMMARY

This is a grant-funded, term-limited temporary position to cover maternity leave.

Funding is by LA Care’s Generating African-American Infant & Nurturers’ Survival Initiative (GAAINS II).

This is a hybrid virtual and in-person position located in Los Angeles County, California.

Applicants must reside in Los Angeles County, California.

This project will provide postpartum doula in-home supportive services and support by two (2) Postpartum Doulas for 90 African-American birthers/nurturers and infants through a home visitation program for clients and their infants from two days postpartum through eight weeks postpartum.

Families will be able to have up to 24 hours of postpartum care in their homes (4 hour or 8-hour sessions).

Breastfeeding will be promoted by doulas, with at least 70% of clients using this feeding method for a minimum of six months.

Also, assessment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) will be conducted and referrals shall be made for mental health services if needed.

The hourly range for this position is $21.50 per hour depending on experience/qualifications.

Temporary position (15 hours/week)/non-benefit eligible.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health (helunahealth.org).

Interested applicants please submit a resume and cover letter.

Deadline to apply is May 20, 2024. 

 

SSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 


* Understanding of quality-of-life issues and the impact of social determinants of health and racial justice issues impacting birth outcomes and survival rates of African-American mothers and infants.



* Ability to provide culturally congruent services to African-American mothers and nurturers.



* Work with Program Coordinator and Program Director to implement a plan to enroll 90 African-American mothers and their nurturers who are between two days and three months postpartum into the program providing in-home supportive services during the first 6 months of life.



* Under supervision of Program Coordinator, implement strategies to ensure at least 70% (63 of 90) of African-American mothers participating in the program will exclusively breastfeed their babies for a minimum six months during the child's first year of life.



* Implement plan to deliver strategies to ensure at least 95% (85 of 90) of African- American mothers/nurturers and their babies participating in the program will experience live births and survival through one year post birth.



* Conduct community outreach to recruit clientele eligible for the program.

Outreach will be conducted through social media marketing, and virtual sessions over Zoom, as well as outreach and presentations to agencies serving African-American pregnant women.



* Develop a postpartum plan with the family for postpartum services.



* Deliver postpartum and lactation services in clients homes providing breastfeeding support, support for maternal physical recovery, instruction on newborn care, screening for PMADs, and make referrals...