Birth Doula
ORGANIZATION: Hour Children
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The Birth Doula is a non-medical support person who provides physical and emotional support to a pregnant and laboring person in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Nursery program. A Birth Doula may also provide support to a partner or family member that is supporting the pregnant/laboring person. The Birth Doula will be assigned to one or more pregnant incarcerated individuals at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, in Bedford, NY. This position is not an employee of Hour Children or DOCCS. The consultant will work closely with and take direction from Hour Children’s Bedford Hills Director and other nursing staff. This is a paid independent contractor position.
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Location:
250 Harris Road, 250 Harris Road, New York, NY 10507, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children successfully rejoin the community, reunify with their families, and build healthy, independent, and secure lives.
Description
Hour Children is a leading provider of services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in New York State. Focused on women and their children, we support families during a mother’s incarceration and help families get back on their feet upon release. We do this by providing housing, childcare, job training, and mental health services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
247 Harris RoadBedford Hills, NY 10507
DATE POSTED
June 26, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- As needed to attend to laboring person.
- Certified as a doula in good standing with a certifying organization. Experience working with diverse populations on childbirths and pre- and post- natal care.