Lead Parent Partner & Training Coach

Children & Families of Iowa; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid sick hours

Holidays

Benefits package

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

STD/LTD

401k with company match

EAP

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Children & Families of Iowa is seeking a Parent Partner Specialist who has proven success mentoring others in the Parent Partner program. This role supports parents at Child Safety Conferences and guides new Parent Partners on strategic sharing and the Building a Better Future training model.

You will connect families with community resources, document conferences, and collaborate with the program team on ongoing development and meetings.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Connecting parents to community resources
• Documenting Child Safety Conferences and attendance
• Guiding Parent Partners in a strategic sharing process
• Initiate ongoing personal and professional development opportunities that include speaking engagements, committee representation, trainings and conferences, as available.
• Become master trainers of the Building Better Future training model.
• Attend ongoing Service Area Steering Committee meetings, State Advisory and contract related meetings.
• Work with the Parent Partner program management team on assignments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children & Families of Iowa is seeking a Parent Partner Specialist who has proven success mentoring others in the Parent Partner program. This role supports parents at Child Safety Conferences and guides new Parent Partners on strategic sharing and the Building a Better Future training model.

You will connect families with community resources, document conferences, and collaborate with the program team on ongoing development and meetings.