Maternal Health Services at Adelphi Staffing

Adelphi is seeking a qualified Maternal Health Care Specialist (Doula) to provide non-medical family-centered prenatal and postpartum support for pregnant women enrolled in Mid-America Head Start Early Head Start home-based programs. The ideal candidate will improve access to maternal health care promote healthy birth outcomes support emotional and physical well-being during pregnancy and after childbirth equip families with tools for informed decision-making and strengthen connections to community resources. Job Quick Facts ID: BD Profession: Maternal Health Services Specialty: Doula / Maternal Health Care Specialist Facility Type: Early Head Start Home-Based Programs Location: Kansas City MO Job Type: Contract Hours: Approx. 15 hrs/week (60 hrs/month; may fluctuate seasonally) Rate: $25-30/hrRequirements Certified/Certificate Doula or Associates degree in a health-related field Experience providing doula or maternal health support services Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards Must provide clear criminal background check and TB screening (federal grant requirement) Ability to travel to home-based program locations across the MARC network Strong communication documentation and family-engagement skills Familiarity with community maternal health resources preferredResponsibilities Provide consultation coordination of services and maternal health support for Tier 1 & 2 Early Head Start home-based programs Maintain a thorough understanding of Head Start Performance Standards related to prenatal postpartum and family support services Deliver maternal health education sessions and early parenting workshops including topics such as safe sleep diapering newborn care routines soothing techniques breastfeeding support and postpartum recovery Participate in triage to identify family needs and ensure timely referrals to medical mental-health and social-service providers Conduct 2-week postpartum home visits to assess maternal and infant well-being bonding feeding healing and overall adjustment Perform ongoing check-ins to monitor wellness and reinforce individualized care plans Establish partnerships with maternal-health agencies and safety-net clinics to strengthen access and continuity of care Track maternal health engagement by collecting baseline and post-intervention data Document all home visits wellness assessments referrals and training activities in ChildPlus Support the Health Manager with the American Heart Association Postpartum Systems of Care Initiative Participate in MARC Head Start Health Services Advisory Committee Meetings Attend monthly meetings with the Health Manager and Health Coordinator to review needs evaluate barriers and strengthen service delivery Perform additional duties as assigned in support of maternal and family health Key Skills Electro Mechanical,Instrument Maintenance,Adobe Dreamweaver,Document Control Management,E-Commerce Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1