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:
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.
