Community Doula for Urban League of Broward County
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Position: Community Health Worker-Doula
Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Community Health Worker Lead
The Community Health Worker-Doula is responsible for providing ongoing outreach, health education, and family support services to at least 27-33 high-risk pregnant Women of Color in the specified geographic locations at a given time and effectively manages each participant’s individual needs and case file.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Outreach & Recruitment
Provide community-based outreach and client recruitment to high-risk pregnant and
postpartum
Women in need of perinatal and infant health care and supportive services.
Process incoming referrals for program enrollment.
Assist program participants in developing individualized care plans and a family
support plan.
Promote comprehensive program services as appropriate through canvassing and
community health activities in the specified geographic locations of 33311 and 33313 zip codes.
Case Management
Carry out case management activities including home visitation at least monthly or
more often based on participant level of need to include risk assessment, service referral and follow-up, resource distribution, health education, timely and accurate documentation, and case file maintenance.
Educate participants on their prenatal care options including group prenatal care
Health education, including the importance of waiting two years between
pregnancies.
Screen pregnant and postpartum program participants for depression, intimate partner
violence, and substance use using selected evidence-based tools and provide
appropriate interventions based on identified needs.
Administer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire with program participants and their
infants.
Attend and complete all required training and continuing education programs.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with community partners and organizations
to meet the needs of the participant and family.
Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:
Must be knowledgeable about community, health, and social service resources.
Must have strong customer service and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to
work with participants and community partners and agencies in an effective manner with
sensitivity for diverse populations.
Dependable transportation is required along with valid Florida driver’s license and
minimum auto insurance as required by state law. Local countywide travel is required.
Use office equipment proficiently, i.e., personal computers including internet, email, and
databases.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, and Outlook.
Working knowledge of the Healthy Start prenatal and infant risk screen forms and
processes.
Excellent problem solving and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to relate to and communicate with a diverse community and population.
Ability to be flexible and work independently.
Ability to be flexible with regards to work location and work schedule, based on
participant needs.
Educational Requirements and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field preferred. A combination of education and with at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities in public/community health will be considered.
1-2 years of outreach, case management, or home health care experience.
Requires evidence of specialized training and experience as a doula.
Other
Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must pass a Level 2 background and drug screening.
Submit Cover Letter and Resume to:
Email: hiring@ulbcfl.org
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