Newborn Care Specialist interest form

Thank you for your interest in working with Newborn Care Solutions as a Newborn Care Specialist. Please share some basic information below, and check your email for next steps once the form is submitted.

Before you continue

Please make sure you meet our minimum requirements:

A formal NCS training program such as Newborn Care Solutions' Foundational Course or an equivalent training program (including postpartum doula training) or certification; or 5+ years of professional experience working in-home as an NCS or postpartum doula.
Complete the Agency Skills Assessment.
A minimum of 2 years' or 5 short-term positions (whichever is less) working exclusively in-home as a Newborn Care Specialist or a postpartum doula.
Ability to work legally in the United States, either as a W-2 employee or as an independent contractor operating your own business.
Glowing references from past employers.
A professional demeanor and communication style, both written and verbal.
A genuine passion for caring for infants and supporting new families.
A driver's license for positions that list driving as a requirement.

I agree that I meet these requirements *

About you

First name *

Last name *

What is your email address? *

What is your phone number? *

SMS consent

I agree to receive conversational, informational, and scheduling text messages from The Newborn Care Solutions Agency. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. I decline to receive text messages from The Newborn Care Solutions Agency.

See our SMS consent and data sharing privacy policy for details on how we handle your information.

Where do you live? Please include city and state. *

Are you applying for a specific job?

Yes No

If yes, please give the job number

Work and experience

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? *

Yes No

Are you willing to work as a family's W-2 employee or as a 1099 contractor? *

Our families hire you directly in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws, which includes independent contractors operating under their own LLC or business entity that is properly registered and insured.

I am fine with either working as an employee or a contractor. I am only seeking jobs where I will be paid as a W-2 employee. I am only seeking jobs where I will be paid as a 1099 contractor.

Years of experience as a Newborn Care Specialist *

Years in other infant or childcare work (postpartum doula, nanny, etc.) *

If you selected "Other" above, please describe the types of positions you are open to working at this time

What is your desired hourly rate for work as a Newborn Care Specialist? If you are open to both W-2 and 1099 work, please include both rates if they are different. *

What certifications, training completions, or credentials do you have? *

For the families

The answers to the three questions below will be shared directly with families whose positions you have expressed interest in. Please answer in full sentences with proper punctuation, spelling and grammar, and through the lens of what you would want to share with a potential employer.

Can you describe your philosophy when working with private families? *

Can you share a situation when you had a medical concern with a newborn in your care and how you resolved it? *

What are your boundaries around hours, sleeping arrangements, or contract length? *

Are you physically able to safely perform the required functions of the position you are applying for? *

Documents and assessment

Our processing timeline assumes that all submitted documentation is accurate, complete, and that your references are responsive. Delays may occur if any required information is missing or if we are unable to reach your listed references in a timely manner. We strongly recommend double-checking your application and confirming that your references are available and expecting to hear from us.

Please initial to show you have read and understand this. *

Resume and certifications

Upload a resume that accurately reflects your experience and qualifications as a Newborn Care Specialist, plus all relevant certifications such as CPR/First Aid, NCS or postpartum doula trainings, and other newborn or postpartum care courses completed.

Skills Assessment *

To complete your application, take the Newborn Care Solutions Agency Skills Assessment. You may retake it up to two times. We'll email you the assessment link and login after you submit this form. When you pass, email your certificate to candidates@newborncaresolutions.com.

I certify that the information I have provided is factual and true, and understand that if any of it is found to be false or inaccurate, it may disqualify my candidacy through The Newborn Care Solutions Agency. *

Before you continue

About you

Work and experience

For the families

Documents and assessment

Thank you for your interest.