Parent Partner Coordinator
Children & Families of Iowa
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Council Bluffs • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteJob Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- 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 referrals, 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma and at least five years of full-time child welfare or human services experience required
- Associate’s degree with four years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with two years’ experience is preferred
- Experience providing leadership or a willingness to be trained in staff oversight
- Obtain the Iowa Parent Partner Coordinator Certification (required within six months of hire)
- Strong writing skills; experience with court reports and testimony preferred
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
- Basic math, computer, and data entry proficiency
- Physically able to lift/move up to 50 lbs occasionally and perform in-home/community visits as needed
Benefits
- Vacation and Sick Time
- 8 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company match
- Company provided life insurance, with optional voluntary life insurance
- STD and LTD
- EAP
- Employee Referral Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data entrydocumentationreportingtraining and developmentleadershipcoachingreferral managementtask monitoringpublic speakingcommunity involvement
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsteam managementadaptabilityattention to detailtime managementsupportive leadership
Certifications
Iowa Parent Partner Coordinator Certification