Postpartum Doula Jobs
Postpartum Doula jobs are open across hospitals, home health agencies, birth centers, and private family services, at every level from entry-level to experienced lead doula, with specializations in newborn care, lactation support, and emotional wellness coaching. 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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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in postpartum doula jobs.
- Certification from DONA International, CAPPA, or an equivalent recognized postpartum doula training program
- Hands-on experience supporting families with newborn care, feeding, and infant soothing techniques
- Knowledge of lactation support principles and ability to assist with breastfeeding and bottle-feeding
- CPR and first aid certification for infants and adults
- Ability to recognize perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and connect families with appropriate resources
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to work evening, overnight, or weekend shifts as needed
Tips for Your Postpartum Doula Job Search
Highlight certifications on your resume first
Employers scanning postpartum doula resumes look for credentials like DONA International or CAPPA certification before anything else. List yours near the top, not buried in a sidebar, so hiring managers see your training immediately without digging.
Quantify your client hours and births supported
Vague experience descriptions hurt your chances. Write the number of families you've supported, the range of care hours you've logged, and any specialized populations you've worked with, like NICU families or mothers navigating perinatal mood disorders.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists postpartum doula openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target agencies offering overnight or live-in shifts
Many postpartum doula openings specify overnight or extended-shift availability. If you're open to those schedules, say so explicitly in your application materials. Employers filling those hard-to-staff roles prioritize candidates who address availability directly upfront.
Prepare a philosophy statement before interviews
Interviewers for postpartum doula roles frequently ask how you approach infant feeding support or family bonding. Draft a concise two to three sentence philosophy you can deliver confidently, grounded in evidence-based practice and family-centered care principles.
Negotiate scope before discussing schedule
Before accepting any offer, clarify exactly which tasks fall within your role, such as newborn care versus light household support, and which don't. Scope disputes are the most common friction point for postpartum doulas once work begins.
Postpartum Doula Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most postpartum doulas?
The companies hiring the most postpartum doulas right now include Hackensack Meridian Health, Brightpoint, and Atlantic Health, with the largest share of openings in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Home health agencies and specialized newborn care services tend to post the most consistent volume of openings.
How many postpartum doula jobs are remote?
About 100% of postpartum doula openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most postpartum care work. Remote opportunities are most common in roles focused on virtual lactation consulting, postpartum coaching, or administrative coordination within larger doula agencies.
How do you become a postpartum doula?
To become a postpartum doula, complete a recognized training program through an organization such as DONA International or CAPPA, which covers newborn care, feeding support, and postpartum emotional wellness. After training, complete your required client hours to become certified, obtain infant and adult CPR certification, and build a portfolio of supervised client experiences before applying to paid positions.
Can I get hired as a postpartum doula with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level postpartum doula positions exist, particularly at agencies that value recent training over years of paid work. Completing a certified training program, volunteering with postpartum families through community organizations, and demonstrating knowledge of newborn care and lactation basics can offset limited paid experience when applying to your first roles.
What does the postpartum doula interview process look like?
The postpartum doula interview process typically begins with a phone or video screen to assess your training background and availability, followed by an in-person or virtual interview where you discuss your care philosophy, experience with specific family situations, and approach to infant feeding support. Some agencies include a practical scenario question or ask you to describe how you've handled a challenging client situation before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to postpartum doula jobs?
You can find and apply to postpartum doula jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, availability, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.
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