Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In
Certified Postpartum Doula (Temporary Position) (Personal Services)
This is a grant-funded, limited term, temporary position (10 hours/week). Funding is by LA Care's Generating African-American Infant & Nurturers' Survival Initiative (GAAINS II). This is a hybrid virtual and in-person position located in Los Angeles County, California. Applicants must reside in Los Angeles County, California.
This project will provide postpartum doula in-home supportive services and support by two (2) Certified Postpartum Doulas for 90 African-American birthers/nurturers and infants through a home visitation program for clients and their infants from two days postpartum through eight weeks postpartum. Families will be able to have up to 24 hours of postpartum care in their homes (4 hour or 8-hour sessions). Breastfeeding will be promoted by doulas, with at least 70% of clients using this feeding method for a minimum of six months. Also, assessment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) will be conducted and referrals shall be made for mental health services if needed.
If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation). The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption.
Deadline to apply is April 19, 2024!
Interested applicants please submit a resume and cover letter.
Temporary position (10 hours/week)/non-benefit eligible.
Employment is provided by Heluna Health (helunahealth.org).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
KEY
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Remote & General Office or Hospital or Clinic Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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