Current Job Openings:

About the Role:
Labor doulas provide physical, emotional, and informational support while helping families advocate for their birth preferences. They work closely with families prenatally to build a trusting relationship and educate birthing people about their choices. Doulas at VDC work in tandem with a doula partner and split a call schedule.

Availability:
- Ability to provide in-person support for 1-6 births per month
- Availability to attend several scheduled meetings per week outside of direct birth support
-Lifestyle capacity to be on-call several days/nights per week

Additional Requirements:
- Current Child/Infant CPR and First Aid certification
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and dependable childcare (if applicable).
- Must respect the confidentiality of families and clients we work with at all times
- Other reproductive health, pregnancy, newborn, postpartum recovery, and/or mental health training and/or experience preferred.

Benefits:
- Competitive salary with paid on-call days and compensation for all hours worked
- Mentorship and collaboration with a team of perinatal professionals including Labor Doulas, Postpartum Doulas, Nurses, Perinatal Educators, and Infant Feeding Specialists
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Standard state and federal employee benefits include unpaid leave and sick time.
- Working weekends and holidays are optional, not required. You set your schedule.

How to Apply:

If you are excited about the prospect of supporting families during this critical period of time and are interested in being part of a company dedicated to excellence, we would love to hear from you! Please submit the form below.

Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with Vermont Doula Company, where every day brings new opportunities to nurture and support growing families!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to families and their newborns during the transformative postpartum time? Do you thrive on supporting parents as they navigate the challenges and joys of early parenthood? If so, Vermont Doula Company would love to hear from you!

Position Overview:

As an Overnight Postpartum Doula or Newborn Care Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping families adjust to life with a newborn. You will provide expert guidance, hands-on support, and emotional reassurance during the nighttime hours, allowing parents to rest, recover, and bond with their little one. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing overnight care to families sometime between the hours of 9:00pm-6:00am.  Shifts are typically 8 hours in length.

• Helping care for newborn babies (singletons or twins), including feeding, diapering, soothing techniques, and ensuring a safe sleep environment.

• Assisting parents with establishing healthy sleep habits and routines for their baby.

• Educating and empowering parents on newborn care, feeding, and postpartum recovery.

• Doing light, quiet housework while the family sleeps (such as folding laundry, restocking changing stations, and washing dishes).

• Providing emotional support, active listening, and encouragement to parents as they navigate the challenges of early parenthood.

• Monitoring the well-being of both the baby and the parents, recognizing and addressing any potential concerns or issues.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Overnight Postpartum Doula or Newborn Care Specialist is preferred, however, we will accept candidates who are willing to train and eventually become certified.

• Background in infants, postpartum care, nannying, or lactation consulting.

• Strong knowledge of newborn care, feeding support, and safe sleep guidelines.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with families.

• Compassionate, nurturing, and patient demeanor.

• Reliable and flexible availability to work overnight shifts, including occasional weekends.

• Fondness for evening/nighttime and potentially do well with non-routine sleep.

• Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Reliable transportation and childcare (if applicable).

• Fully vaccinated, including COVID-19 and seasonal influenza.

*If not looking for long-term employment, VDC may consider a 3-6 month temporary commitment.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

• Flexible scheduling options to accommodate personal and family needs.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• Many other benefits depending on length of employment with VDC.

• The satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on the lives of parents and their babies.

• Joining a supportive and collaborative team of passionate birth professionals.

How to Apply:

If you are excited about the prospect of supporting families during this critical period of time and are interested in being part of a company dedicated to excellence, we would love to hear from you! Please submit the form below.

Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with Vermont Doula Company, where every day brings new opportunities to nurture and support growing families!