Kindred Birth Companion Doula

SisterWeb doulas provide support for pregnant people and families who are Black, Latinx, and Pacific Islander living in San Francisco. These communities often lack access to high-quality, culturally and linguistically congruent doula care. SisterWeb doulas will not only be trained and compensated to provide peripartum, peer-to-peer doula support but will also grow a strong network of professional doulas within San Francisco's communities who are most impacted by maternal morbidity and mortality and have the least access to doula services.

Doulas support all of SisterWeb's programs, and there are currently three distinct community doula initiatives in our network. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks, collaborative, and maintains a high level of attention to detail.

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

This is a temporary, grant-funded, full-time, benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

Pay rate: $25.00 per hour

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled
M-F 9 am- 5 pm, occasional evenings, weekends, and overtime
Occasional opportunities for flexible & remote work, must be available for in-person work
Minimum availability: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: 25.00/hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide pregnancy, childbirth & risk reduction education services for clients and their identified support systems utilizing a diverse variety of teaching tools and evidence-based curricula (3 prenatal appointments per client)
Occasionally support clients during prenatal, postpartum, pediatric and specialty medical appointments. Help with facilitating open communication between client, medical/mental health providers, fostering self-advocacy as it relates to the health of the parent and/or child
Attend all KBC Program meetings, doula professional development training, cohort mentorship meetings, individual mentorship meetings and actively seek support from the KBC Doula Coordinator and the doula mentors.
Advocate for utilization of the client's developed birth goals during their birthing process
Together with other doulas in the cohort, provide 24/7 on-call support throughout the pregnancy, birth and postpartum period with phone support during early labor, continuous doula support throughout the duration of active labor, birth and the immediate postpartum period
Assist client/baby with plans for hospital discharge and transportation home
Provide postpartum doula services after birth (4 postpartum visits per client)
Maintain trauma-informed care with a focus on maternal and infant mental health
Perform screening assessments, maternal, child, family, and supports, referring to specialty providers when indicated
Team oriented
Maintain good interpersonal relationships and communication with clients, their support network and community/medical providers
Maintain accurate documentation, develop client-centered service plans, and provide client reports
Assist in community outreach, groups for clients and community members and trainings for the medical community with a lens of equity, cultural humility and anti-racist practice
Attendance is required at all SisterWeb meetings, orientations and trainings
Required participation in data collections and evaluations as it pertains to SW role including thorough and timely documentation of all client appointments and encounters.
Other Duties as Needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Birth/Labor Doula Verified Training
Experience working as a doula or in-home visitor providing social services to a diverse population
Demonstrate an ability to implement research-based education strategies
Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize work projects
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Strong communication and writing skills
Strong attention to detail
Commitment to anti-oppression and de-colonization work with a focus on reproductive justice, specific to birth justice
Commitment to the mission of SisterWeb
Aptitude for solving problems with creativity and resourcefulness
Proficiency with Google Apps for work, and social media platforms, i.e Instagram
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and some holidays, have reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the city of San Francisco
Available on-call to respond to work needs regardless of the time or day of the week (when working with a mother with an impending birth and when attending a birth and/or work event)
Bilingual language skills a plus

Education/Experience

Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Demonstrated experience in birth work (via parenting and/or early learning and development is highly desirable)
Experience working as a doula (having 5 births shadowing or attended prior to onboarding) or in-home visitor providing social services to a diverse population

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

Doula or childbirth educator certifications/training attendance
Must have the legal right to work in the United States
Background check required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Handling / Fingering Occasionally

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift /Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly (5+ hrs/day)

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

All qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)