Parent Partner Coordinator at Children & Families of Iowa

Description

We’re looking for a passionate leader in the Des Moines, Iowa area and surrounding counties to help shape and support our Parent Partner program. If you have a heart for families and the skills to mentor others, this role lets you lead with purpose, 

influence positive change, and support a statewide mission.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We take care of our team with generous time off, strong benefits, and long-term support:

Paid time off benefits: 

• 80 hours of vacation after just 90 days
• Up to 480 hours of paid sick time 
• 8 paid holidays

Benefits 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Company-paid life insurance with optional voluntary coverage 
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Employee Referral Program

What You’ll Do as Parent Partner Coordinator

You’ll lead a team of Parent Partners—mentors with lived experience—to support families referred by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Children & Families of Iowa statewide program.

You will:

• Recruit, develop, and retain Parent Partners 
• Lead and manage teams to ensure program goals and contractual guidelines are met 
• Oversee weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly responsibilities for program success 
• Ensure monthly clinical collaboration meetings for Parent Partners to address clinical issues and improve service quality 
• Drive within assigned counties and collaborate with team members to maintain smooth program operations 
• Submit timely and accurate reports to keep the program running effectively 

Why This Role Matters

As a Parent Partner Coordinator, you will:

• Elevate the voices of lived experience
• Build strong, supportive teams
• Improve outcomes for families statewide
• Be a leader in an established, mission-driven program

Be Part of a Mission That Matters

For more information about us, visit www.cfiowa.org

Requirements

What You Bring — and How We’ll Support Your Growth

• A strong foundation in Child Welfare. You have an Associate degree and at least 4 years of full-time experience in Child Welfare services. (Have a high school diploma but extensive experience and skills? You may still be considered!) 
• A commitment to grow as a leader. You’ve led others before or you’re eager to develop leadership skills with our training and support. 
• A chance to earn certification (with our help). You’ll obtain the Iowa Parent Partner Coordinator Certification within 4 months of hire—we’ll support you through the process. 
• Strong communication that makes an impact. Excellent writing skills are required. Experience writing court reports or testifying in court is a bonus (but not mandatory). 
• Tools to help you succeed. You have access to high-speed internet to complete some job responsibilities. 
• Reliability and professionalism. You have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. (Background and driving checks will be completed before employment.)