Program Lead: Parent Partner Coordination & Growth

Children-; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Time

8 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with 公司匹

Company provided life insurance, with

STD and LTD

EAP

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Children- seeks a passionate Parent Partner Program Coordinator to lead the Iowa Parent Partner Program. You will oversee day-to-day operations, collaborate with the Statewide Director and teams, and ensure alignment with the Iowa Parent Partner Approach to support families statewide.

As a leader with strong mentoring and coordination skills, you will recruit, develop, and coach Parent Partners, manage referrals, and maintain data and reporting processes while partnering with local and state

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 with two years' experience preferred.
• Experience providing leadership or willingness to be trained in staff oversight.
• Obtain the Iowa Parent Partner Coordinator Certification within six months of hire.
• Strong writing skills; experience with court reports and testimony preferred.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
• Basic math, computer, and data entry proficiency.
• Physically able to lift/move up to 50 lbs occasionally and perform in-home/community visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Parent Partner Program in coordination with senior staff.
• Ensure alignment with the Iowa Parent Partner Approach and statewide family support initiative.
• 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 all 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.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for Parent Partners, including community involvement.
• Utilize statewide handbooks, forms, and tools with accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with HHS and attend required meetings, trainings, and statewide events.
• Work with Quality Assurance staff to ensure timely data entry and program tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Children- seeks a passionate Parent Partner Program Coordinator to lead the Iowa Parent Partner Program. You will oversee day-to-day operations, collaborate with the Statewide Director and teams, and ensure alignment with the Iowa Parent Partner Approach to support families statewide.

As a leader with strong mentoring and coordination skills, you will recruit, develop, and coach Parent Partners, manage referrals, and maintain data and reporting processes while partnering with local and state