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.