Brightpoint·Rockford, Illinois
Provide culturally sensitive doula support and mental health resources to at-risk women during pregnancy to facilitate healing and bonding. Manage a caseload of participants, develop service plans, and attend births as requested.
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 Doula II provides culturally sensitive support and training using program curriculum to assist at-risk women in early stages of pregnancy to heal from their own trauma and prepare to become mothers. As a Doula II, you will work collaboratively with the Family Support Services team to ensure quality, comprehensive care while creating a service plan for each participant, and then assist in establishing and completing goals. You will maintain a caseload of 10 participants, 2 of which additional documentation will be required for Medicaid billing - complete case notes and other required documentation of services. As a Doula II, you will attend births as requested by the mother and participate in the on-call system and provide back up to traditional doulas as required by the program.
Provide regular home visits and contact with participants to provide mental health support and healing through Doula services, as well as information and resources to prepare the parent to become a mother and bond with her unborn child.
Present and facilitate the agency’s community-based Doula curriculum with participant to facilitate self-awareness, address current mental health challenges, develop methods to deal with stress, become empowered to become a mother and form a close bond with their unborn child(ren).
Complete assessments for new participants.
Assist participants to establish goals and create a plan to accomplish those goals.
Refer participants to community mental health providers and other resources, as needed as well as develop aftercare service plans with each participant.
May attend births with or without the traditional Doula as requested by the mother.
Hourly: Range is between $22.35-$23.35/hour; offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
Location: Home office is at our Rockford [https://www.google.com/maps/place/424%207th%20Street%20+Rockford+IL+61104] location, occasional work from home opportunities.
Schedule: Part-time, hourly; 20 hours per week. Flexible schedule needed to accommodate families and their birth plans.
We don’t just hire talent—we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship.
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Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) [https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service].
Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or human services and certified doula training, with at least two years of experience working with families. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel within the Rockford, IL area.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
