Parent Partner Specialist

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.

• 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

• 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.

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

At least a high school diploma and two or more years of experience as a fully trained Parent Partner. Must have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and reliable transportation.