Lead Parent Partner Program Coordinator

Children-; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Medical & dental

401k match

Life insurance

STD/LTD

EAP

Referral program

Job summary

Children- seeks a Parent Partner Program Coordinator to oversee the Parent Partner Program across Iowa, working with the Statewide Director, Operations Coordinator, and HHS to align with the Iowa Parent Partner Approach. You will lead a team of Parent Partners and ensure high-quality family support across communities.

The role requires leadership experience in child welfare, strong communication, and the ability to manage referrals, training, and data entry.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Parent Partner Program operations, collaborating with the Statewide Director, Operations Coordinator, and HHS.
• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Child welfare experience

Communication

Program coordination

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Children- seeks a Parent Partner Program Coordinator to oversee the Parent Partner Program across Iowa, working with the Statewide Director, Operations Coordinator, and HHS to align with the Iowa Parent Partner Approach. You will lead a team of Parent Partners and ensure high-quality family support across communities.

The role requires leadership experience in child welfare, strong communication, and the ability to manage referrals, training, and data entry.