Parent Partner Program Lead & Mentor

Children & Families of Iowa; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Time

8 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Co.

Company provided life insurance, with/

STD and LTD

EAP

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Children & Families of Iowa seeks a dedicated Parent Partner Program Coordinator to lead the Parent Partner Program in Iowa, mentoring partners and aligning operations with statewide directions.

The role focuses on coordinating staff, ensuring program integrity, and building partnerships with state agencies and service providers to strengthen families through lived experience-based approaches.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of full-time child welfare or human services experience required.
• Strong writing skills; experience with court reports and testimony preferred.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Parent Partner Program in collaboration with leadership.
• Recruit, retain, and support a team of Parent Partners across the service area.
• Assign referrals and provide monthly one-on-one 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 tasks using standardized checklists and calendars.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for Parent Partners.
• Collaborate with state agencies and attend required meetings and trainings.
• Work with Quality Assurance staff for data entry and program tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Partnership Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Data Management Systems

Job description

Children & Families of Iowa seeks a dedicated Parent Partner Program Coordinator to lead the Parent Partner Program in Iowa, mentoring partners and aligning operations with statewide directions.

The role focuses on coordinating staff, ensuring program integrity, and building partnerships with state agencies and service providers to strengthen families through lived experience-based approaches.