Doula (Experienced)

About the role

The Opportunity
Guiding Star Southwest, a division of Southwest Coalition, Inc., is searching for compassionate Doulas to join its mission in expanding life-affirming medical and birth services for women in El Paso, Texas. The ideal candidate is a compassionate doula with a servant's heart, eager to empower women through education and take a pivotal part in providing wholistic comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Prenatal Support: Meet with expectant mothers and families to discuss birth plans, preferences, and concerns.
• Offer education on childbirth options, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to alleviate anxiety and stress during pregnancy.
• Labor Support: Accompany and support mothers during the birthing process at home, birthing centers, or hospitals.
• Be an educator for couples and mothers prior to birth by providing classes and one-on-one sessions with clients to empower them and mentally prepare them.
• Aid in comfort measures, such as massage, positioning, and providing a calming atmosphere.
• Guide mothers and fathers to advocate for the mother's birth plan, ensuring her wishes are respected by medical staff.
• Informational Assistance: Answer questions and provide evidence-based information about labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
• Offer guidance on breastfeeding, newborn care, and postnatal recovery.
• Postpartum Support: Provide post-birth support, including emotional support and practical assistance.
• Help with breastfeeding and newborn care, offering guidance on feeding schedules and diapering.
• Assist with household tasks and meal preparation to ensure the mother's well-being.
• Emotional Support: Offer continuous emotional reassurance and a non-judgmental presence throughout the childbirth process.
• Documentation and Communication: Maintain clear and organized records of all interactions and services provided to clients using Medical systems in place. Communicate effectively and consistently with medical professionals and other support personnel involved in the birth process.
• Continuous Education: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, research, and best practices in prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum care. Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance doula skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a professed, faithful, and engaged Christian
• Must be passionately pro-life, exhibiting a reverence for life at all ages from conception to a natural death
• Agrees with and is willing to uphold and adhere to the foundational principles in accordance with our Faith and Values agreement
• Bilingual Fluent English and Fluent Spanish required
• Possess a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to lift more than 25lbs
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to kneel, crawl, lift and bend down occasionally
• A completed Doula Certification is required for this position
• Demonstrated experience in attending and assisting patients at births as a doula is required
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal and excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in commonly-used computer programs and applications, such as Microsoft Suite, EHR Systems, Google Suite, email, project management apps (Asana), time clock, messaging apps, and other relevant technologies
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to execute duties with little supervision
• Highest level of personal integrity and excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative leadership skills
• Able to envision opportunities and contribute innovative problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and carry out projects with minimal supervision
• Must be humbly confident, hard-working, and trustworthy
• Positive, friendly, caring and patient attitude