Community Doula Navigator - Temporary Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Community Doula Navigator position at Woman’s Hospital will support the program activities of the Well-Mama Program, a multi-site research project conducted by Northwestern University, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, John H. Stroger Cook County Hospital, and Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge. Community Doula Navigators (CDNs) will serve the combined roles of doulas, community health workers, and patient navigators to address the top drivers of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity for pregnant and postpartum Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) women.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency in the English language is required.
• IRB CITI Training must be completed before interacting with any participants - recertification is required every 3 years.
• Ability to work comfortably with patients and various members of medical staff.
• Excellent listening, communication, and organization skills.
• Passion for health equity issues and increased healthcare access for BIPOC and/or women.
• 1 year of experience working in a patient-oriented or community-service position is required.

Schedule:

Temporary Full-Time; Hourly

Grant-funded position

Schedule flexibility is required

Position housed in the LSU OB/GYN Clinic at Woman's Hospital

Pay Range:

$18.93 - $26.74

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