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Birth and Postpartum Doula jobs are open across hospitals, birth centers, midwifery practices, and independent doula agencies, from entry-level trainees to experienced lead doulas, with specializations in labor support, newborn care, and lactation assistance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.
The Program Supervisor for the Doula program provides leadership to a team Doulas and other staff to ensure that strength based, family centered doula services meet the needs of high-risk expectant parents and families with children birth to 12 months. The Program Supervisor for the Doula program also ensures compliance with contract, funder, accreditation, and program model standards.
Candidate qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or in a related human service field required.
- Hold DONA certification preferred OR complete DONA (Doulas of North America) training within six months of hire required.
- Complete program model training within six months of hire (EHS, Baby TALK, HFA, PAT, etc.) required.
- Register and become a member of Illinois Gateways to Opportunity registry within the first two weeks of employment required.
- Five years’ related work experience in early childhood, prevention services, case management, or social work required; experience with family centered, strength-based program models preferred.
- Ability to drive and access to a personal vehicle required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supports the implementation of all applicable contract, funder, regulatory and accreditation standards; program philosophy; and the policies and procedures of Brightpoint.
- Supervises assigned Doulas and may supervise home visitors and/or other positions as needed by the program.
- Responsible for the implementation of the agency’s personnel policies and practices for staff under their supervision. This includes hiring, orientation and training, performance appraisals, employee leaves, promotions, salary changes, terminations, documentation of all personnel actions and ensuring that staff are held accountable to quality standards of practice as identified in the Brightpoint personnel manual.
- Maintains and monitors Doula documentation (professional development activities, home visit documentation, tracking sheets, activity/lesson plans, etc.) and shares with the management team as required.
- Plans and facilitates regular staff meetings.
- Provides regular reflective supervision and individual case consultation to staff according to program model practice.
Job details:
- Compensation: Salary range starts at $56,500-$58,000 per year; offers are commensurate with experience. Bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation.
- Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here (https://brightpointbenefits.com/)).
- Location: Hybrid (On site, community based, remote); home office located at our DeKalb (https://www.google.com/maps/place/155%20North%203rd%20Street+Suite%20504+DeKalb+IL+60115) office.
- Schedule: Full-time, salary; general business hours with some flexibility required for evening visits and attending after-hours births (on-call).
- We don’t just hire talent—we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.
The Program Supervisor for the Doula program provides leadership to a team Doulas and other staff to ensure that strength based, family centered doula services meet the needs of high-risk expectant parents and families with children birth to 12 months. The Program Supervisor for the Doula program also ensures compliance with contract, funder, accreditation, and program model standards.
Candidate qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or in a related human service field required.
- Hold DONA certification preferred OR complete DONA (Doulas of North America) training within six months of hire required.
- Complete program model training within six months of hire (EHS, Baby TALK, HFA, PAT, etc.) required.
- Register and become a member of Illinois Gateways to Opportunity registry within the first two weeks of employment required.
- Five years’ related work experience in early childhood, prevention services, case management, or social work required; experience with family centered, strength-based program models preferred.
- Ability to drive and access to a personal vehicle required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supports the implementation of all applicable contract, funder, regulatory and accreditation standards; program philosophy; and the policies and procedures of Brightpoint.
- Supervises assigned Doulas and may supervise home visitors and/or other positions as needed by the program.
- Responsible for the implementation of the agency’s personnel policies and practices for staff under their supervision. This includes hiring, orientation and training, performance appraisals, employee leaves, promotions, salary changes, terminations, documentation of all personnel actions and ensuring that staff are held accountable to quality standards of practice as identified in the Brightpoint personnel manual.
- Maintains and monitors Doula documentation (professional development activities, home visit documentation, tracking sheets, activity/lesson plans, etc.) and shares with the management team as required.
- Plans and facilitates regular staff meetings.
- Provides regular reflective supervision and individual case consultation to staff according to program model practice.
Job details:
- Compensation: Salary range starts at $56,500-$58,000 per year; offers are commensurate with experience. Bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation.
- Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here (https://brightpointbenefits.com/)).
- Location: Hybrid (On site, community based, remote); home office located at our DeKalb (https://www.google.com/maps/place/155%20North%203rd%20Street+Suite%20504+DeKalb+IL+60115) office.
- Schedule: Full-time, salary; general business hours with some flexibility required for evening visits and attending after-hours births (on-call).
- We don’t just hire talent—we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in birth and postpartum doula jobs.
- Current doula certification from DONA International, CAPPA, or ICEA
- Documented hands-on experience attending births and postpartum visits
- CPR and infant first aid certification
- Knowledge of breastfeeding support and lactation resources
- Ability to maintain on-call availability including nights and weekends
- Strong communication skills for working with families and medical teams
Tips for Your Birth and Postpartum Doula Job Search
List your certifications above your experience
Hiring managers for birth and postpartum doula roles scan for DONA, CAPPA, or ICEA credentials before reading your work history. Put your certifications in a dedicated section at the top of your resume so they're impossible to miss on a quick pass.
Quantify births attended on your resume
Vague phrases like 'extensive experience' don't tell employers what they need to know. Document the number of births and postpartum visits you've attended so hiring coordinators can quickly assess whether your hands-on volume matches what their practice expects.
Filter openings by care setting before applying
Hospital-based doula roles, birth center contracts, and home-visit postpartum positions have very different scope and scheduling expectations. Read each listing for setting type and on-call requirements before you apply so you're not pursuing roles that don't match your availability.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists birth and postpartum doula openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a philosophy statement for your interview
Interviewers at birth centers and independent practices routinely ask about your approach to informed consent and non-judgmental support. Draft a concise two- to three-sentence birth philosophy statement in advance so you can deliver it confidently without sounding scripted.
Negotiate on-call structure before you accept
On-call coverage terms vary widely between employers and directly affect your work-life balance. Ask specifically about backup doula policies, minimum call windows, and whether the role is salaried or per-birth before you accept an offer.
Birth and Postpartum Doula Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most birth and postpartum doulas?
Hackensack Meridian Health, Brightpoint, and Atlantic Health are hiring the most birth and postpartum doulas right now, with openings concentrated in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Checking listings frequently helps since birth support roles fill quickly.
How many birth and postpartum doula jobs are remote?
About 100% of birth and postpartum doula openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote opportunities concentrated in virtual postpartum support, online childbirth education, and phone or video lactation coaching rather than in-person labor and delivery roles.
How do you become a birth and postpartum doula?
Complete a training program through an accredited organization such as DONA International, CAPPA, or ICEA, then fulfill the required attendance and documentation to earn your certification. Gaining hands-on experience by attending births as a student or apprentice builds the case history most employers expect. Keeping CPR and infant first aid credentials current is also standard before most practices will hire you.
How do you get hired as a birth and postpartum doula with little or no experience?
Start by completing your certification and volunteering with a hospital labor and delivery unit or community birth program to build documented attendance hours. Many independent doulas and birth centers hire newly certified candidates who can show strong communication skills, a clear care philosophy, and a willingness to work on-call. Highlighting any relevant background in maternal health, nursing assistance, or childbirth education also strengthens an entry-level application.
What does the birth and postpartum doula interview process look like?
Most practices conduct an initial phone or video screen to review your certifications and availability before inviting you to an in-person or panel interview. That second stage typically includes scenario questions about labor support techniques, handling unexpected birth outcomes, and communicating with medical staff. Some employers ask for a brief philosophy statement or references from families or midwives you've worked with before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to birth and postpartum doula jobs?
You can find and apply to birth and postpartum doula jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your certifications, care setting preferences, and availability, and apply directly to each one.
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