Parent Partner Specialist

Children & Families of Iowa

Parent Partner Specialist providing support during Child Safety Conferences and mentoring new Parent Partners. Connecting families to resources and facilitating professional development opportunities.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in guiding and supporting parents through Child Safety Conferences while connecting them to community resources. Proficient in training and mentoring new Parent Partners in strategic sharing and professional development opportunities.

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Child Safety Conference SupportParent Partner TrainingCommunity Resource ConnectionDocumentation SkillsProfessional Development Initiatives

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Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Parent PartnerBuilding a Better Future Training ModelService Area Steering CommitteeState Advisory MeetingsCommittee Representation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Offering support to parents during Child Safety Conferences
Providing guidance to new Parent Partners on topics such as strategic sharing and the 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 that include speaking engagements, committee representation, trainings and conferences, as available
Becoming master trainers of the Building Better Future training model
Attending ongoing Service Area Steering Committee meetings, State Advisory and contract related meetings
Working with the Parent Partner program management team on assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of two years of experience as a fully trained Parent Partner
Valid driver’s license required
Clean driving record
Reliable transportation

Benefits

Comp & perks

80 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment
Up to 480 hours of accrued paid sick hours
8 paid holidays
Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision
Company provided life insurance, with optional voluntary life insurance
STD and LTD
401k with Company Match
EAP
Employee Referral Program