Doula

Posted:
8/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Community Health Medicaid

Shift 1: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays – 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Shift 2:  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays – 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Shift 3:  Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays – 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Shift 4:  Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays – 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Job Summary

A non-clinical role which provides physical, emotional, and educational support services to pregnant individuals during the prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum periods. Assists clients and their families with accessing appropriate community resources. Assists with the coordination of group support programs and provides ongoing contact. Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with client population is preferred. Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to and from appointments.

Essential Functions

  • Participates in community events and activities that promote the awareness of doula services and its impact on birth outcomes.
  • Conducts person-centered face to face or telehealth visits with pregnant persons that includes promoting health literacy and knowledge, assisting with the development of a birth plan, supporting personal and cultural preferences around childbirth, providing emotional and support and encouraging self-advocacy, reinforcing practices known to promote positive outcomes such as breastfeeding, identifying and addressing social determinants of health, and coordinating referrals to community-based support services (e.g. Women, Infants and Children [WIC] program, behavioral health services, transportation, home visiting services).
  • Conducts person-centered face to face support during the pregnant persons’ labor and delivery experience inclusive of providing continual physical comfort measures, information, and emotional support, advocating for beneficiary needs, and being an active member of the birth team.
  • Conducts person-centered face to face or telehealth support during the postpartum period inclusive of education regarding newborn care, nutrition, and safety, supporting breastfeeding, providing emotional support and encouraging self-care measures, supporting beneficiary in attending recommended medical appointments, identifying and addressing social determinants of health, coordinating referrals to community-based support services (e.g. Women, Infants and Children [WIC] program, behavioral health services, transportation, home visiting services).
  • Communicates and collaborates with the clients and their families, program staff, and other professionals involved in the care of clients to coordinate services and to facilitate a supportive relationship between the client and their health care provider(s). Serves as a resource to program staff about situational and cultural factors impacting the client, family, and environment.
  • Documents services as required by Medicaid policy and also including person-centered goals regarding birth plan and breastfeeding, and periodic evaluations of goals, education, and referrals to other support programs.
  • Collects and documents program data and other necessary evaluation data to ensure timelines and accuracy. Discusses trends, challenges, and other issues regarding data collection with the Program Supervisor.
  • Someone in this role will be on-call one time per week

How Corewell Health cares for you

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Successful completion of a MDHHS Medicaid Approved Doula Certificate Program.
  • Medicaid Enrolled Doula: Listed of the Michigan Medicaid Doula Registry
  • 2 years of relevant Work experience as a doula; working with Medicaid families; working with pregnant and postpartum families; working as a community health worker; working in a home visiting program for pregnant families
  • Knowledge and use of community resources; social, health and public agencies and services.
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days
  • LIC-Drivers License - Endorsement P (Passenger) - State MI State of Michigan Upon Hire

Preferred

  • CRT-LACTATION_COUNSELOR-ALPP #N/A Upon Hire

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Primary Location

SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Maternal Infant Health Program - GR

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

20

Hours of Work

7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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