Community Based Doula
Catholic Charities, Diocese of JolietJoliet, Illinois, United States
Posted February 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving families and children in the Joliet area through early childhood education, family advocacy, and transportation services. The organization also engages in fundraising and development to sustain its mission.
Job Description
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet offers a unique opportunity to work in a Head Start program, providing comprehensive early childhood education and making a lasting impact on children's lives. The position involves providing home visiting services to families, promoting parent-child bonding, and supporting families through various programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in human services, early childhood education, social work, health-related field, or LPN credentials.
- Minimum of 18 hours of coursework in early childhood education, psychology, social work, health, and/or child development.
- Preferably 1 year of experience working with pregnant teens/women, parenting teens, and low-income families.
- Experience in home visiting and prevention services for the 0-3 age population.
- Certification and training in First Aid, CPR, Doula certification, and Infant/Toddler Development.
Benefits
- 43 paid days off per year
- Excellent medical benefits
- Employer-sponsored 403b plan with employer contributions