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Salary : $20.28 - $22.31 Hourly

Location : Springfield, IL

Job Type : Civil Service

Job Number : 2400541

Department : Family and Community Medicine / Springfield-SMS

Opening Date : 12 / 20 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 2 : 00 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : AFSCME Local 370

Shift : Days

ExemptorNon_Exempt : Non-Exempt

Description

This position involves providing direct services to individuals. This program is funded to provide care for patients / clients who do not often fit well within the standard medical model. This position will work closely with medical providers, primary care teams, and other agencies to improve patient outcomes and care. The Doula Community Health Worker (CHW) in the STAR (Sustaining Treatment and Recovery) Moms Program supports pregnant and postpartum individuals at risk for substance use disorder and their families. This role provides comprehensive social, emotional, and medical support, focusing on recovery, risk reduction, and building resilience. The Doula CHW facilitates care coordination between healthcare providers, assists with social service navigation, and supports perinatal health, ensuring that participants receive the necessary support to achieve positive health outcomes. This position will work closely with their health center site, their PCPs, Local Health Departments, and Community Based Organizations to provide wrap-around services and create a foundation of trust for continued care of socially vulnerable populations.

Examples of Duties

Support - Direct Patient Interaction 100%

1. Explain program requirements and guidelines to the general public.

2. Develop community resource materials that are up to date and reflective of the local community.

3. Conduct comprehensive interviews and intake assessments to determine the needs of individuals to be served by the program.

4. Assist patients in setting and achieving personal goals in person, by phone or in group setting.

5. Through skill building interventions and other supportive interventions, assist patients in effectively utilizing a wide spectrum of resources, managing symptoms of their illness, and developing daily living skills to gain greater independence, employment and other meaningful activities.

6. Connect patients to community resources including but not limited to housing, medical care, education, vocational training, and additional recovery resources / meetings.

7. Assist patients with transportation to medical and other related appointments.

8. Prepare and maintain written records as needed by the program.

9. Participate in all required administrative and training meetings in order to ensure adherence to policies and protocols.

10. Provide emotional and physical support throughout the perinatal period

11. Educate participants on healthy perinatal behaviors and care recommendations, reinforcing messages from healthcare providers.

12. Support partner / father involvement in perinatal care and infant-related activities.

13. Conduct regular postpartum depression screenings during clinic visits.

14. Collaborate with certified lactation consultants to ensure participants receive lactation education and assistance.

15. Provide resources and guidance for breastfeeding, including assistance with equipment, positioning, and

addressing feeding challenges.

16. Be on-call for labor and delivery support as needed.

Qualifications

• Any one, or any combination that totals 3 years from the following :

A. college course work comparable to that leading to a major in social work or one of the social or behavioral sciences or closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent :

30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

B. progressively responsible social service / counseling work experience at a paraprofessional level under qualified supervision

2. Certified Doula or willingness to complete Doula training within 6 months of hire.

Condition of Employment : Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.

Paid time off : Includes 13 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time : Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance : Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription : Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts : Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts : Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver / Tuition Reimbursement : Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence : Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program : Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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