Recruitment Specialist

Woodfords' Development team has an opening for a full-time, exempt Recruitment Specialist. The Recruitment Specialist is housed in our Westbrook, Maine administrative building, and will travel to all Woodfords' locations regularly. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively in a professional environment as a valuable member of a dedicated, high-performing team. Hybrid (remote and onsite) opportunity upon successful completion of Introductory Period.

As a Recruitment Specialist, you will be making a difference in the lives of your coworkers and our consumers. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and the work of our Recruitment Specialist will ensure that Woodfords can continue to provide excellent services to our consumers, and continue to be a well-known and respected provider of clinical, behavioral health, and educational services in Maine.

The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for identifying, attracting, and recruiting a diverse set of employees to meet the agency's mission and varied program and department needs. This position also works as part of a team to ensure positive employee engagement and retention of employees.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, between 8am and 4:30pm

Compensation

• $46,000 to $52,000 commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

At Woodfords Family Services we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance.

We have a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time Recruitment Specialist valued at more than $18,000:

Stay Healthy

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Gym Membership Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave

Security

• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/ 4% Agency Match
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Professional Development

• Advancement within Woodfords Family Services
• Paid Training and Certification
• Professional Development

Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Woodfords is committed to support employees who are eligible for the PSLF Program with necessary documentation. To learn more visit: Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Woodfords is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruitment Specialist Profile:

Success in the Recruitment Specialist role requires the following knowledge, experience, skills and abilities:

• Experience in recruiting, marketing, human resources and/or social services fields
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred; will consider experience in lieu of degree
• Basic knowledge of employment law, specifically pertaining to interviewing and hiring
• Excellent persuasive writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including in-person, verbally and in written communications
• Ability to work independently and creatively in an organized manner, creating new opportunities, and testing strategies
• Be able to coordinate and communicate effectively among departments and external referral sources
• Robust computer skills, including database management and report generation
• Experience with digital and social media advertising preferred
• Ability to research and analyze data, and make decisions based on emerging trends
• Ability to navigate through time-sensitive situations
• Ability to manage advertising budgets
• Motivation to take initiative, produce consistently high-quality work, with an emphasis on accuracy, details, and follow-through, and ongoing learning
• Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality at all times.
• Possess a valid driver's license, have use of a vehicle and willingness to travel

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

Position Posting : Collaborates with program and administrative staff to identify open positions and ensure accurate job descriptions. Posts open positions internally on agency website and externally on a variety of job boards.

Position Advertising: Identifies advertising opportunities and creates marketing plan for open positions including digital media, social media, radio, print, hiring events, etc.

Network Building: Creates opportunities for partnerships and builds relationships with potential applicant referral and feeder sources, including academic institutions, career centers, job placement programs, and other organizations.

Sourcing and Screening Potential Applicants: Proactively sources potential applicants from a variety of platforms.

Manage Applicant Tracking System: Manages use of agency's applicant tracking system to track the progress of all applicants through the hiring process.

Employee Retention: Participates in small teams and committees related to hiring, and retaining employees. Actively participates in planning and executing of employee retention activities

About Woodfords

Woodfords Family Services has been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families since 1967.

• As Maine's leader in the provision of services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities, Woodfords offers programs to help children, youth and adults reach their goals and achieve their highest potential.

When you join Woodfords Family Services, you make a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs.

• Join our team and discover why nearly 500 people across Maine call Woodfords their professional home!
  

How to Apply

• Include your letter of interest and resume along with application.
• All submissions will be thoughtfully reviewed and considered, and accepted until the Recruitment Specialist position is filled.