Parent Partner Coordinator

Children & Families of Iowa

Parent Partner Program Coordinator responsible for mentoring families and leading Parent Partners in Iowa. Overseeing program initiatives to strengthen community support through lived experience.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeMason City • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entrydocumentationreportingtrainingcoachingtask monitoringchecklist managementcommunity involvementcourt reportstestimony

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam supportcollaborationorganizational skillswriting skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitymentoringfacilitation

Certifications

Iowa Parent Partner Coordinator Certification