Job Summary: Kids Above All is seeking a prenatal, post-partum, Part-Time birth doula who is bilingual preferred (Spanish) for the program located in Waukegan, IL. This is a part-time position, with 22.5 hours per week.

Essential Functions:

• Recruit and enroll families into the Doula and PAT home visiting programs
• Provide clients with comfort measures and pain relief techniques during delivery for a positive and safe hospital birth.
• Offer postpartum clients support for emotional and physical needs.
• Equip families with resources and information regarding pregnancy, childbirth, child safety, and development through regular home visits.
• Assist the family in strengthening the parent-child relationship
• Organizes and maintains complete, accurate, up-to-date records for children and families.
• Assist families in locating programs to meeting basic needs which may include employment, housing, day care and other state and local program assistance.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
• DONA trained
• Experience as a trained DONA doula attending hospital births
• Must reside in Illinois

OR

• Associates or Bachelors (Health Science or related degree)
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
• Availability to train as a DONA certified doula
• Experience working with pregnant women and/or infants.

All candidates must be willing to attend hospital births at any time. This may include evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Kids Above All is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.