What are the responsibilities and job description for the BIPOC Doula - Inpatient Riley OB (Part-Time, Weekend Nights) position at Riley Children's Health?
Overview
A doula is a trained individual who provides informational, emotional and physical support to a pregnant person before, during and after delivery. BIPOC doulas are individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous or other Person of Color.
Guides pregnant person/family through the birthing process to provide emotional, physical and informational support. Works with the family at the hospital during the labor & birth process and postpartum. Administers care to designated patients and provides support to the care team under the direction of the clinical nurse. Serves as a liason between clinical, medical staff and underserved patients and/or families. Assures care of patients and families is reflective of IU Health's values.
A doula is a trained individual who provides informational, emotional and physical support to a pregnant person before, during and after delivery. BIPOC doulas are individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous or other Person of Color.
Guides pregnant person/family through the birthing process to provide emotional, physical and informational support. Works with the family at the hospital during the labor & birth process and postpartum. Administers care to designated patients and provides support to the care team under the direction of the clinical nurse. Serves as a liason between clinical, medical staff and underserved patients and/or families. Assures care of patients and families is reflective of IU Health's values.
- Part-Time, 24 hours/week
- Weekend Nights; Saturday and Sunday,7:00p - 7:30a
- Orientation will be on weekdays; 3, 8 hour shifts/week
- Requires every 4th weekend and a holiday rotation
- Prefer candidates with Doula training/experience or experience supporting families in a hospital setting
- Second language fluency is preferred, specifically looking for Haitian Creole, Burmese Dialect or Spanish
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
- Requires experience and desire in serving BIPOC communities (Black, Indigenous, People of Color).
- Requires knowledge and cultural understanding of target communities.
- Requires high level of oral and written fluency in English and target languages.
- May provide support to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, families, and medical staff providing care.
- May require Medical Interpreter Certification when applicable.
- Preferred Birth Doula Certification from accredited organizations. DONA (Doula Organization of North America) certification required within 24 months of hire date, with IU Health assistance.
- Preferred CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) certification or completion of certification within 12 months of hire