The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a Medicaid Certified Doula to support the EMPOWER Study. The EMPOWER study seeks to improve the quality of health care offered to women of color and women from other marginalized communities during the post-partum period to help prevent/manage hypertension and mental health outcomes following community-engaged approaches. The successful candidate must have training and on-the-ground hands-on experience in community engagement and demonstrable commitment to addressing health inequities from a social determinants of health perspective. This individual will report to EMPOWER program leadership.

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Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree and/or specialized knowledge of medical specialty Three years progressive experience directly related to medical specialty or service Preferred Qualifications Trained Medicaid certified doula Experience working with postpartum clients virtually A percentage of our study population is Spanish-speaking, so bilingual (English and Spanish) candidates are preferred Experience with research or administrative work, given the research and data collection tasks required for this position Our University Community Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position does not drive a university owned vehicle Salary Range $55,000 - $60,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours 40 hours per week Campus As Assigned Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification