Bilingual Doula - Beach Park, United States - Start Early
Description
Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce) is an energized, future-focused organization committed to providing quality early learning and care across the country.
Our desire to close the opportunity gap and build more equitable early learning experiences for our youngest learners guides everything we do.
As a leader in early learning and care, we scale our deep expertise across program, policy and research through partnerships across the country.
We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of
appreciation & respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning and
communication.
Working on the Early/Head Start Network, you will provide support to community-based agencies to enable them to implement high quality, Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Reporting to the Doula & Outreach Manager you will:
- Develop and maintain supportive strength based, culturally critical relationships with pre
- Maintain a caseload up to 15 pregnant women providing regular doula visits and 24/7 availability for attending births.
- Ensure the EHS Services for Pregnant Women standards along with appropriate Head Start Program Performance Standards are in compliance.
- Assist pregnant women in establishing goals and a birth plan for the Family Partnership Agreement and crafting a plan for the accomplishment of the goals.
- Aid in the preparation of the pregnant woman and her family for the labor and delivery utilizing appropriate doula techniques both during home visits and in groupbased services.
- Performs other jobrelated duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- Associates, or bachelor's in social work or Family Services, Human Services, Social Services (or related field with a level for Gateway Family Specialist Credential). DONA certification.
- Bilingual Spanish Required (Must be able to read, write, and speak Spanish proficiently)
- Minimum of one to three years of experience working in early childhood/family support or home visiting program.
- Ability to establish supportive relationships with children and families from a diverse group of backgrounds.
- Working knowledge of community resources, family welfare, and government assistance programs.
- Knowledge of community resources and capacity to develop community cooperation to ensure that families receive comprehensive services.
- Communicate effectively and function well with families, children, staff and various professional community groups.
- Ability to establish supportive relationships with children and families from a diverse group of backgrounds.
- Must have strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Deep commitment to advancing diversity, racial equity, and incorporating them into interpersonal routines and practice.
- Efficiently establish and handle relationships with colleagues/clients and gain their trust and respect.
- Relief and experience in handling risk and uncertainty to move work forward.
Our generous benefits plan includes:
Comprehensive Health Plans, Dedication to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Holistic Wellness Program, Professional Development Program, 401k Contribution, Paid Volunteer Days, 6 months of paid parental leave, and much more.
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