Children & Families of Iowa

Affiliate Manager

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Parent Partner Program in collaboration with the Statewide Director, Operations Coordinator, and HHS.
• Ensure that the program aligns with the Iowa Parent Partner Approach and supports families effectively while leading a dedicated team of Parent Partners.
• Implement the Parent Partner Initiative in accordance with the “Iowa Parent Partner Approach, Governing Philosophy, Policy and Protocol Guide for starting a Parent Partner Program.”
• Recruit, retain, and support a team of Parent Partners across your service area.
• Assign referrals and provide monthly one-on-one support and coaching to Parent Partners.
• Ensure compliance with all referral, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Schedule and facilitate monthly clinical support meetings for the Parent Partner team.
• Monitor completion of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly tasks using standardized checklists and calendars.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for Parent Partners, including speaking engagements and community involvement.
• Utilize statewide standardized handbooks, forms, and tools, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with HHS and attend required meetings, trainings, and local/statewide events.
• Work with Quality Assurance staff to ensure timely and complete data entry and program tracking.

Parent Partner Coordinator

• Implement the Parent Partner Initiative in accordance with the "Iowa Parent Partner Approach, Governing Philosophy, Policy and Protocol Guide for starting a Parent Partner Program."
• Recruit, retain, and support a team of Parent Partners across your service area
• Assign referrals and provide monthly one-on-one support and coaching to Parent Partners
• Ensure compliance with all referral, documentation, and reporting processes
• Schedule and facilitate monthly clinical support meetings for the Parent Partner team
• Monitor completion of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly tasks using standardized checklists and calendars
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for Parent Partners, including speaking engagements and community involvement
• Utilize statewide standardized handbooks, forms, and tools, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Collaborate with HHS and attend required meetings, trainings, and local/statewide events
• Work with Quality Assurance staff to ensure timely and complete data entry and program tracking

• Offering support to parents during Child Safety Conferences
• Providing guidance to new Parent Partners on strategic sharing and Building a Better Future training model
• Connecting parents to community resources
• Documenting Child Safety Conferences and attendance
• Guiding Parent Partners in a strategic sharing process
• Initiating ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
• Attending Service Area Steering Committee meetings, State Advisory and contract-related meetings
• Working with the Parent Partner program management team on assignments

Parent Partner Specialist

• Implement the Parent Partner Initiative in accordance with the “Iowa Parent Partner Approach, Governing Philosophy, Policy and Protocol Guide for starting a Parent Partner Program.”
• Recruit, retain, and support a team of Parent Partners across your service area
• Assign referrals and provide monthly one-on-one support and coaching to Parent Partners
• Ensure compliance with all referral, documentation, and reporting processes
• Schedule and facilitate monthly clinical support meetings for the Parent Partner team
• Monitor completion of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly tasks using standardized checklists and calendars
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for Parent Partners, including speaking engagements and community involvement
• Utilize statewide standardized handbooks, forms, and tools, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Collaborate with HHS and attend required meetings, trainings, and local/statewide events
• Work with Quality Assurance staff to ensure timely and complete data entry and program tracking