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Doula jobs are open across hospitals, birth centers, and private practice at every level from newly certified to experienced lead, with specializations in birth support, postpartum care, and bereavement doula work. 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 doula jobs.
- Certification from DONA International, CAPPA, or equivalent recognized certifying organization
- Documented experience attending a minimum number of births as primary support
- Current CPR and first aid certification
- Strong communication and active listening skills with laboring clients and care teams
- Availability for on-call shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Experience supporting clients through postpartum recovery or infant feeding challenges
Tips for Your Doula Job Search
List your certifications by certifying body
Employers distinguish between DONA International, CAPPA, and other certifying bodies. Name yours explicitly on your resume rather than writing 'certified doula,' so hiring managers and applicant tracking systems can match your credential to their requirement without guessing.
Quantify births attended on your resume
Many doula roles, especially hospital-based ones, list a minimum number of attended births as a threshold requirement. State your count directly in your experience section so employers can confirm eligibility at a glance without having to ask.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists doula openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your application to birth setting
A hospital-based role values familiarity with clinical protocols and interdisciplinary teams, while a birth center or home birth practice prioritizes continuity of care and client autonomy. Reframe the same experience using the language that fits the setting you are applying to.
Prepare a client scenario for the interview
Interviewers for doula roles frequently ask how you handled a birth that deviated from the client's plan. Prepare one specific scenario that shows how you supported the client's emotional needs while respecting the care team, without disclosing identifying details.
Negotiate scope before discussing pay
Doula roles vary widely in what on-call hours, postpartum visits, and backup coverage are included. Clarify the full scope of the position before salary discussions so you are negotiating the same role the employer is offering, not a narrower version of it.
Doula Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most doulas?
The most active employers for doulas right now are Hackensack Meridian Health, Brightpoint, and Atlantic Health, and the most openings are in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles range from hospital-employed positions to contracts with birth centers and community health organizations.
How many doula jobs are remote?
About 100% of doula openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote work concentrated in postpartum support roles, childbirth education, and virtual doula coordination rather than in-person birth attendance, which requires physical presence by definition.
How do you become a doula?
Complete a training program through a recognized certifying organization such as DONA International or CAPPA, which covers labor support techniques, postpartum care, and professional ethics. After training, attend a required number of births as a primary support person and submit client and care provider evaluations to earn full certification. Many doulas also pursue CPR certification and specialized training in areas like bereavement or lactation support before applying to employed positions.
How do you get hired as a doula with little experience?
Start by completing your certification and volunteering with a hospital doula program or community organization to build your attended-birth count, since most employers list a minimum threshold. Mention any unpaid or reduced-fee births on your resume the same way you would paid ones. Applying to roles at teaching hospitals or nonprofit birth equity organizations can also be more accessible for newer doulas than private practices that require an established client base.
What does the doula interview process look like?
Most doula interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your certification, birth attendance history, and availability for on-call coverage. A second conversation typically involves scenario-based questions where you describe how you supported a client through an unexpected change in birth plan or a difficult postpartum period. Some employers, particularly hospitals or birth centers, also ask about your approach to working alongside nurses, midwives, and obstetricians as part of a care team.
Where can I find and apply to doula jobs?
You can find and apply to doula jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred birth setting, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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