Job Description

At Children & Families of Iowa, you’ll lead a team dedicated to restoring hope, building futures, and changing lives for children and families across Iowa. In this role, your leadership directly impacts family stability, child safety, and long-term community well-being.

Lead and Grow a High-Impact Team - If you enjoy mentoring others, developing staff, and creating a positive team culture, this role gives you the opportunity to:

• Supervise and support a team of Family Centered Services professionals
• Coach staff in evidence-based practices like SafeCare and Solution Based Casework
• Help employees grow professionally through ongoing supervision, feedback, and development
• Build a collaborative and supportive work environment

Be Part of a Mission-Driven Organization - You’ll work for an organization guided by strong values:

• Intentional Compassion
• Dependable Teamwork
• Genuinely Family-Focused Care
• Highest Integrity
• Evolving Innovation
• Exceptional Professionalism

Have a Voice in Program Development and Improvement - This position offers the opportunity to contribute beyond day-to-day supervision by:

• Helping shape program operations and service delivery
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives
• Assisting with program planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Collaborating with regional leadership and community partners

Build Strong Community Partnerships - You’ll regularly collaborate with:

• Department of Human Services staff
• Community agencies and providers
• Internal support teams
• Families and caregivers

Expand Your Professional Skills - This role provides opportunities to strengthen your:

• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Clinical and family engagement practices
• Program management and operational oversight experience
• Training and coaching abilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Enjoy Meaningful, Varied Work - No two days are exactly the same. This role combines:

• Staff supervision and mentorship
• Program coordination
• Community collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Administrative oversight
• Advocacy for children and families

What We’re Looking For - We’re seeking someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children and families
• Enjoys leading and developing people
• Thrives in collaborative environments
• Values integrity, professionalism, and innovation
• Has experience in human services, social work, counseling, or related fields
• Can effectively balance compassion with accountability

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field plus four years of direct service and/or supervisory experience OR
• Master’s degree in a related field plus two years of direct service and/or supervisory experience
• Experience engaging families, knowledge of community resources, and proficiency with technology and time management are essential.

Be a part of something extraordinary!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.