Case Manager, Family Development-Doula

Family Development Specialist/PP Doula

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Scranton, PA

Reports To: Program Lead

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/ Hourly

Outreach Culture and Benefits:

Outreach's mission statement states, " With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards, Outreach – Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency.". We strive to embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach, you will find an environment where you are family, and family comes first. To help achieve this goal, we proudly offer the following benefits to eligible employees;

medical, dental, and vision insurance,

short term and long-term disability,

life insurance,

generous PTO,

a 401k plan,

personal and bereavement leave time,

flexible work arrangements.

Summary

Member of Outreach staff with primary responsibility in home-based education and related

support services. Provides home visitation/education and postpartum Doula services to

participating families.

Duties:

• Makes home visits to families providing support in areas of development including: Parent-Child Interaction, Family/Child Well-being, pre and postpartum support for mothers; Development Centered Parenting, Home Safety, etc.
• Maintains related files/record keeping and completes program-related data entry.
• Participates in team meetings, reflective supervision and home visit observations to ensure model fidelity
• Plans individual and group activities with children/parents to stimulate growth in children’s language, social, cognitive, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment. Also includes teen parenting instruction
• Assists parents with understanding of early neurodevelopment
• Assists with planning and implementation of play groups and with Parent Cafes geared toward new parents
• Collaborates with many community partners and human service agencies (ie: local Children & Youth agency) to link families to resources. Provides participant referral to schools, early intervention programs, mental health services, etc., as needed
• Provides follow-up to families as needed; maintains appropriate record keeping as required.
• Participates in a team process focused on best practices to serve participating families, the community, and Outreach
• Professional representation of agency at public events as needed
• Reliable transportation is required, as well as current driver’s license, insurance and registration
• Completion of required evidence-based home visiting training, postpartum Doula training and certification is mandatory
• Daily in-office attendance is required
• Some evening and weekend hours are required
• Daily, local travel is required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in elementary education, neuroscience, early childhood education, or related field of study. Knowledge of motivational interviewing and protective factors helpful.

Trained/certified Doula preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license required

• Doula certification preferred

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit on the

floor, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as well as talk and hear clearly – as all may be necessary

instructing educational activities within a home environment. These components may be needed

during home visits, with parent/child group activities, toddler playgroup, etc. The employee must

occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while transporting materials, etc.

Outreach is an equal opportunity employer