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To apply, send a cover letter (mandatory) and resume to: careers@motherhoodbeyond.org

  • Now Hiring: Perinatal Health Educator (Contract Position)

    Location: County jails in Bibb, Carroll, Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, Floyd, Gwinnett, Hall, and Polk counties (currently hiring for Hall and Gwinnett positions; additional counties expected soon)

    Pay: $100 per class (1–2 hours), plus parking fees and certain supply costs

    To apply: Send a short introduction and your resume to careers@motherhoodbeyond.org with “Perinatal Health Educator” in the subject line.

    Motherhood Beyond Bars (MBB) is looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable Certified Childbirth Educator (CBE) or someone with comparable relevant experience to join our Maternal Incarceration and Opioid Reduction Program. In this role, you'll bring evidence-based, judgment-free prenatal and postnatal education to women in county jails, helping them prepare for childbirth, care for their babies, and take steps toward healthier futures.

    What you’ll do:

    • Teach weekly group classes inside county jail facilities on pregnancy, labor and delivery, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.

    • Provide encouragement, guidance, and emotional support to expectant and new mothers.

    • Share easy-to-understand educational materials and resources provided by MBB.

    • Talk about healthy lifestyle choices (nutrition, exercise, mental health) and why they matter for moms and babies.

    • Maintain regular communication with the Maternal Incarceration Project Manager by submitting post-class intake forms and weekly updates to better serve participants and their families.

    • Shop for snacks for classes when requested (expenses reimbursed; MBB will provide guidance).

    • Work closely with our team to meet the unique needs of each family.

    • Stay current on best practices in perinatal health.

    Qualifications:

    • Certified CBE and/or other relevant perinatal health experience.

    • Able to keep a consistent weekly class time open in the assigned counties, even if a class isn’t needed that week.

    • Willingness to teach in person or virtually, as some facilities currently allow only virtual classes.

    • Strong communication skills and commitment to regular updates with the MBB leadership team.

    • Genuine interest in serving incarcerated women and commitment to completing required MBB team training.

    • Ability to build trust with jail administrators and collaborate effectively within a carceral setting.

    • Healthy boundaries and self-awareness when working in a carceral environment.

    • Flexibility to adapt and teach on-the-fly— jail classes are rarely perfectly linear.

    Motherhood Beyond Bars will provide:

    • Childbirth curriculum written specifically for incarcerated populations.

    • Teaching tools, training, ongoing support, and supplies as needed.

    Details & Logistics:

    • $100 per class (each class is 1–2 hours).

    • Facility-required background checks, fingerprinting, and training may apply (expenses reimbursed by MBB).

    • Parking fees, snack costs, and some other supply expenses reimbursed.

    • Classes are scheduled in advance; you’ll submit a monthly invoice for payment.

    • Quick reporting is part of the role to help our team track impact and follow up with participants.

    If you’re passionate about maternal and infant health, comfortable working inside correctional facilities, and willing to travel to Cobb, Douglas, Carroll, Bibb, Polk, Floyd, and Cherokee counties, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Motherhood Beyond Bars invites applications from Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) for a Program Coordinator to join our Holistic Family Support team (HFS).

    About Motherhood Beyond Bars and the Holistic Family Support Program

    Motherhood Beyond Bars’ Holistic Family Support Program provides relationship-centered support to pregnant and parenting women impacted by incarceration, along with their infants and caregivers. The program works across jails, prisons, community supervision, and community-based pathways to strengthen families, support healthy beginnings for babies, and reduce cycles of incarceration.

    About the Position

    The Holistic Family Support Program Coordinator serves as a trusted peer and advocate for mothers and families during incarceration, reentry, and stabilization. Coordinators offer consistent, relationship-based support, helping families set goals, navigate systems, and access resources while maintaining clarity, accountability, and respect. They collaborate closely with program leadership and community partners to provide timely, responsive support., walking alongside mothers and families through incarceration, reentry, and stabilization. 

    This role is ideal for individuals who are relationship-driven, systems-aware, and passionate about supporting families impacted by incarceration through consistent, compassionate engagement.  The Program Coordinator will work directly with, and report to, the Director of Program Operations to implement programs that support the families we enroll in our programs. At this time, we are only accepting applications from individuals who are already Certified Peer Specialists (CPS).  The following responsibilities are typical for this position, and some responsibilities may be added as needed.

    Responsibilities

    • Build and maintain trusting relationships with enrolled mothers and caregivers.

    • Conduct regular check-ins based on household risk level and family needs.

    • Support mothers in identifying goals related to health, parenting, stability, and reentry.

    • Complete needs and risk assessments and participate in individualized care planning.

    • Update assessments and care plans as family circumstances change.

    • Support families in accessing benefits, healthcare, treatment, and community services.

    • Provide appointment navigation and coordination support as needed.

    • Assist with coordination of tangible supports in alignment with program guidelines.

    • Participate in regular case conferencing with program leadership, including legal-focused case reviews as needed for jail-involved participants.

    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in our client database.

    • Participate in quantitative and qualitative research projects, as instructed by the Director.

    • Attend supervision, staff meetings and planning meetings.  On occasion, attend conferences and events to present the work of MBB and help build wide support for our mission.

    A Successful Program Coordinator is …

    • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and administrative skills.  There are usually lots of balls in the air all of the time.

    • Able to manage multiple program participants while meeting timelines and documentation expectations.

    • Able to work effectively from home; willing to travel to our office in Decatur, GA.

    • Familiar with and skilled at using web-based tools (G-Suite, etc), willing to learn and use Salesforce.

    • Comfortable working independently and self-directed, while staying regularly connected to MBB staff and others in the organization.

    • Comfortable making strategic “big picture” suggestions about the program and how we might evolve to serve our community.

    • Someone who has 3+ years of work experience as a Certified Peer Specialist (social work experience preferred).

    • Applicants directly impacted by the legal system are highly encouraged to apply (formerly incarcerated, family members of incarcerated people, caregivers of children whose parents are incarcerated, etc.).

    • Understands and implements the tenets of “intentional peer support.”

    Required Qualifications:

    • Certified Peer Specialist (required)

    • Experience supporting individuals impacted by incarceration, trauma, substance use, or systemic barriers

    • Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

    • Commitment to reproductive justice, family preservation, and equity

    • Willing to travel by car throughout Georgia for occasional home visits and have a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance for personal vehicles.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Lived experience of incarceration, reentry, or family separation

    • Experience in perinatal health, early childhood, harm reduction, or community-based support

    • Bilingual or multilingual skills

    Why Join Motherhood Beyond Bars?

    Motherhood Beyond Bars offers a mission-driven, supportive work environment where staff are valued, supported, and empowered to make meaningful, long-term impact for families.

    This is a full-time salaried position with an annual salary that is commensurate with experience, within MBB’s non-profit salary range of $53,000-$56,000. MBB offers a QSEHRA – a tax-advantaged benefit for employees to buy individual health plans or cover medical costs – for all full-time employees. This full-time position also offers paid vacation time, and work-related travel expenses will be reimbursed.