Job Description

About Teen Parent Connection:

Teen Parent Connection is a nonprofit agency serving teen parents in DuPage County, Illinois as they navigate the challenges of both parenthood and adolescence.

In addition, we offer school-based pregnancy prevention education programs in both middle schools and high schools to help reduce the risk of teen pregnancy. We are a staff, board, and community dedicated to empowering young families and creating the best possible start for young mothers, young fathers, and their babies. TPC was led by a registered nurse named Jeanne Altendorf-McLennan in partnership with a group of dedicated founders since June of 1985.

DOULA (Bilingual-English/Spanish)

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Doula is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular (weekly) contact and support with participant families. The Doula builds trusting relationships with program participants that offer strength-based services for the families in their caseload. The Doula provides community outreach, facilitates prenatal education activities, assists the family in preparing for childbirth through both home visiting and group based services, and advocates for participant families throughout their pregnancy, including during labor/delivery. As a member of the Doula Team, the Doula will co-facilitate weekly Childbirth Education Classes. These activities will take place primarily within DuPage County in participants’ homes, doctor’s office, and hospitals. This is a grant funded position, and is full time (40 hours per week with some overtime hours for attending participant births) and non-exempt. The Doula is required to be on-call for participant families during the work week, with a rotating weekend on-call schedule for all Doula team members.

VITAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide information, education, and resources that will prepare the participant mother and her family for the birth process.
• Attend and support the mother, her family, and/or support person(s) throughout the birth process.
• Assist families in initiating and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
• Aid in strengthening the family’s support system.
• Increase the family’s ability to problem-solve and advocate for themselves and their children, especially during the birth process.
• Identify needs and refer families to additional community resources, including health care and other basic necessities.
• Assist families in establishing goals and developing a birth plan for accomplishing those goals.
• Maintain written documentation of all activities and contact with families, as well as contacts made on behalf of participant families.
• Suggest, lead, and model parent-child activities.
• Provide perinatal education and support in a group setting as a co-facilitator.
• May be asked to develop and/or enhance Spanish speaking materials and curriculum.
• Community education as necessary.
• Conduct outreach activities.
• Candidates must complete a multi-day training program to become certified as a Child Passenger Safety Technician.
• Attend required Doula based trainings in order to enhance skills needed to support young pregnant and parenting families.
• Maintain a positive relationship with community agencies and medical professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

TALENTS AND CREDENTIALS:

• Demonstrated verbal and written fluency in English required, Spanish required.
• Experience and/or training as a doula is strongly preferred.
• Preferred familiarity with DuPage County.
• Ability to work flexible hours, some evenings and weekend hours as necessary. Must be on-call 24/7 to participant families during the work week, with a rotating weekend on-call schedule for all Doula team members.
• Non-judgmental, strengths-based, positive and supportive approach in work with participant families, co- workers, volunteers, agency partners, and community members.
• Experience and comfort in working with individuals of varied racial, ethnic, and/or cultural backgrounds.
• Positive experience with infants, young children, and adolescents.
• Experience providing support to families facing multiple challenges and knowledge of family/infant health issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills – demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, complete documentation and reporting requirements accurately and timely.
• Ability to work independently while being a team player.
• Flexibility in delivering both in-person and virtual services across a variety of platforms – including video conferencing, phone calls, text messaging, social media, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and
• Must have dependable transportation and ability to travel to homes of participant families, community partner sites, and hospitals primarily in, but sometimes outside of, DuPage County area. Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance are required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in areas of childcare, early childhood development, education, social work, nursing or related field; or equivalent work experience with families and children.
• 1+ year of experience and/or training as a doula is strongly preferred.
• 1 year of experience in childbirth education or some sort of home visiting/case management experience required.
• Demonstrated verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS / PERKS:
Teen Parent Connection offers a competitive benefits package, including health care insurance (PPO & HMO), dental, vision and life insurance, voluntary life, FSA health savings plan and a 403b retirement plan with annual company matching up to 4% of the employee’s salary. We offer a hybrid work environment as well as casual dress code.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
For consideration: If you share a passion for non-profits and want to make an impact in the lives of our youth/teen parents then we would like to speak with you!

Position is non-exempt hourly with a range of $24.28 to $25.24 max per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Plus a $500.00 bonus upon completion of Doula Certification. Only applicants within the current salary range and 1 year of experience should apply. Please email letter of interest and resume to: [email protected].

Teen Parent Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Teen Parent Connection is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.28 - $25.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to be on-call 24/7 to meet the needs of the families?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Doula: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Doula Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Casual work, Remote job, Home office, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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