Background:
OKBEI currently partners with non-profit agencies, hospitals, and community organizations that are delivering health and education services to expectant families in Tulsa. Oklahoma Birth Equity Initiative (OKBEI), a fiscally sponsored organization at the Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF) that works to equip families to have healthy births with dignity and reduce maternal health disparities. We envision a community in which all people are centered and respected before, during, and after pregnancy.
Role Overview:
The Certification Coordinator is responsible for the administration and evaluation of the community-based doula certification and recertification programs. This role will also support the Curriculum and Training Manager in the design and development of the certification and recertification program. This is a full-time position with benefits and is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Essential Duties
- Assists with the development, coordination, evaluation and analyses of plans and activities for project and program effectiveness making changes as needed to improve future results and maintain up-to-date, relevant and accurate certification and recertification program and materials
- Tracks certification and recertification submissions and issues certificates, using a variety of platforms
- Maintains updated certification and recertification database and records
- Provides support to birth equity workers seeking certification and recertification, including but not limited to one-on-one meetings as needed
- Leads retainment efforts to increase participation in certification and recertification programs
- Works with Training Coordinator to develop and administer continuing education trainings for birth equity workers, using a variety of platforms
- Maintains the Independent Doula Directory
- Assists certified birth equity workers in enrolling as providers with Medicaid and Managed Care Organizations
- Tracks and communicates Medicaid claim information
- Works with OKBEI team to coordinate logistics for certification and recertification events and programming
- Performs duties other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- (a) Completion of 60 hours from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to the essential tasks listed in this job description,
- OR, (c) Three (3) years of experience relevant to the essential tasks listed in this job description
Desired Strengths & Abilities
- Ability to be organized and able to project plan, track tasks, assess progress, and follow through on the execution of plans
- Ability to build relationships with staff, partner organizations, and individuals from a wide range of perspectives
- Ability to perform public speaking, facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to multitask across multiple program platforms
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Position frequently requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Position continually requires the ability to talk and hear both in person and over the phone, visual acuity; ability to operate equipment, read, and use a keyboard
Hours and Location
- Work primarily at the OKBEI office in Tulsa, 8:00am-5:00pm, with some off-site meetings/events.
- Some days will require flexible hours, with either an early start or a late finish.
- Occasional weekend work to respond to urgent issues and/or logistical support for weekend engagements and events may be required.