Parent Partner Specialist

Children-; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Full benefits

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401k match

EAP

Referral program

Job summary

Children & Families of Iowa is seeking a Parent Partner Specialist to mentor, support parents at Child Safety Conferences, and guide new Parent Partners in strategic sharing and the Building a Better Future model.

The role involves connecting families with resources, documenting conferences, and coordinating ongoing development opportunities with the program management team. Emphasis on collaboration and program impact across service areas.

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.

Skills

Mentoring

Community resources

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Parent Partner Specialist position is designed for individuals with prior success as a mentor within the Parent Partner program. This role involves dual responsibilities: offering support to parents during Child Safety Conferences and providing guidance to new Parent Partners on topics such as strategic sharing and the Building a Better Future training model.

Why you'll love working here:

• 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

The impactful work you'll be doing:

• 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.

Be a part of something extraordinary!

Children & Families of Iowa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

For additional information on Children & Families of Iowa, please see our website at www.cfiowa.org

Requirements

• 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