Job Information
Corewell Health Community Health Medicaid Doula in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Community Health Medicaid
Shift 1: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays – 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Shift 2: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays – 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Shift 3: Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays – 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Shift 4: Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays – 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Job Summary
A non-clinical role which provides physical, emotional, and educational support services to pregnant individuals during the prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum periods. Assists clients and their families with accessing appropriate community resources. Assists with the coordination of group support programs and provides ongoing contact. Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with client population is preferred. Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to and from appointments.
Essential Functions
The doulas will be a part of the Maternal Infant Health Program through Corewell Health’s Healthier Communities. These are communities-based programs which are home visiting programs, not clinical programs. We work for the patient, advocating for the patient needs while partnering with our clinical team members to help bridge the gaps of communication of what is medically necessary to what is the patient desires. One of the goals of having doulas on our Maternal Infant Health Team, alongside our RN Case Managers, Social Work Case Managers, Community Health Workers, and Dietitian, is to further the work in educating our clinical staff, including physicians on the role of doulas and to address barriers/policies of all doulas supporting birthing moms at Corewell Health. This is the work our team currently provides throughout the Corewell Health system.
Participates in community events and activities that promote the awareness of doula services and its impact on birth outcomes.
Conducts person-centered face to face or telehealth visits with pregnant persons that includes promoting health literacy and knowledge, assisting with the development of a birth plan, supporting personal and cultural preferences around childbirth, providing emotional and support and encouraging self-advocacy, reinforcing practices known to promote positive outcomes such as breastfeeding, identifying and addressing social determinants of health, and coordinating referrals to community-based support services (e.g. Women, Infants and Children [WIC] program, behavioral health services, transportation, home visiting services).
Conducts person-centered face to face support during the pregnant persons’ labor and delivery experience inclusive of providing continual physical comfort measures, information, and emotional support, advocating for beneficiary needs, and being an active member of the birth team.
Conducts person-centered face to face or telehealth support during the postpartum period inclusive of education regarding newborn care, nutrition, and safety, supporting breastfeeding, providing emotional support and encouraging self-care measures, supporting beneficiary in attending recommended medical appointments, identifying and addressing social determinants of health, coordinating referrals to community-based support services (e.g. Women, Infants and Children [WIC] program, behavioral health services, transportation, home visiting services).
Communicates and collaborates with the clients and their families, program staff, and other professionals involved in the care of clients to coordinate services and to facilitate a supportive relationship between the client and their health care provider(s). Serves as a resource to program staff about situational and cultural factors impacting the client, family, and environment.
Documents services as required by Medicaid policy and also including person-centered goals regarding birth plan and breastfeeding, and periodic evaluations of goals, education, and referrals to other support programs.
Collects and documents program data and other necessary evaluation data to ensure timelines and accuracy. Discusses trends, challenges, and other issues regarding data collection with the Program Supervisor.
Someone in this role will be on-call one time per month
Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Qualifications
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of a MDHHS Medicaid Approved Doula Certificate Program.
Medicaid Enrolled Doula: Listed of the Michigan Medicaid Doula Registry
2 years of relevant Work experience as a doula; working with Medicaid families; working with pregnant and postpartum families; working as a community health worker; working in a home visiting program for pregnant families
Knowledge and use of community resources; social, health and public agencies and services.
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days
LIC-Drivers License - Endorsement P (Passenger) - State MI State of Michigan Upon Hire
Preferred
CRT-LACTATION_COUNSELOR-ALPP #N/A Upon Hire
Bilingual Spanish speaking
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
Primary Location
SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Maternal Infant Health Program - GR
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
20
Hours of Work
7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday - Friday
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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