Postpartum Doula/Family Development Specialist - Bilingual

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Reports to: Team Lead

FLSA Status: Full-time

Location: Luzerne County, PA Outreach Culture and Benefits Outreach's mission statement states, " With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards, Outreach – Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency." We strive to embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach, you will find an environment where you are family, and family comes first. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Short-term and long-term disability Life insurance Generous PTO A 401k plan Personal and bereavement time Flexible working arrangements Outreach’s Mission and Values Staff at Outreach are expected to adhere to and embrace Outreach’s mission and values. Our mission, as stated above, is promoting family stability and economic self-sufficiency for our participants. Our Values drive how we approach our mission. These include: Respect for the individual Upholding the highest professional standards Belief that Relationships, Connections, and Belonging matter Providing hope for the future As an Outreach Team Member, we expect that all staff have the shared responsibility to tell our story and share our impact with key stakeholders (funders, board members, volunteers, governing bodies, community partners) – always connecting the programs we deliver with the outcomes and impact we report.

Summary: Member of Outreach staff with primary responsibility for home-based education and related support services. Provides home visitation/education and postpartum Doula services to participating families.

Duties: Makes home visits to families, providing support in areas of parent and child development using the evidence-based Parents as Teachers program. Provides prenatal education and postpartum practical, emotional, and educational support to new mothers, including newborn care, infant feeding, and light household tasks. Maintains related files and record-keeping and completes program-related data entry. Participates in team meetings, reflective supervision, and home visit observations to ensure model fidelity. Plans individual and group activities with children/parents to stimulate growth in children’s language, social, and motor skills. Also includes teen parenting instruction. Assists with planning and implementation of Group Connections and Parent Cafes geared toward new parents. Collaborates with many community partners and human service agencies (ie: local Children & Youth agency) to link families to resources. Provides participant referrals to schools, early intervention programs, mental health services, etc., as needed. Provides follow-up to families as needed; maintains appropriate record-keeping as required. Participates in a team process focused on best practices to serve participating families, the community, and Outreach. Professional representation of agency at public events as needed. Reliable transportation is required, as well as a current driver’s license, insurance, and registration. Completion of required evidence-based home visiting training, postpartum Doula training, and certification is mandatory. Daily in-office attendance is required. Some evening and weekend hours as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in elementary education, early childhood education, psychology, human services, or another related field preferred. Bilingual-Spanish Speaking Required Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit on the floor, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as talk and hear clearly, all of which may be necessary for instructing educational activities or providing postpartum support within a home environment. These components may be needed during home visits, parent/child group activities, toddler playgroups, etc. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while transporting materials, etc. Outreach is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.