Job Description

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-1192-01.
• 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/hr.

Requirements:

• Certified/Certificate Doula or Associate’s 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 preferred.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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