First Step of Sarasota Hiring for Independent Contract Recruiter Job at Sarasota, FL Full Time

About First Step

First Step of Sarasota Inc. offers innovative and comprehensive mental health and substance abuse programs for adults and children including, inpatient, outpatient and telehealth services. For more than

50 years, we have been “Caring for Our Community” by providing affordable, evidence-based behavioral healthcare services to children, adolescents, adults, seniors and their families who struggle with mental- health and substance-use issues.

We offer innovative treatment programs for both children and adults to help them transform their lives and conquer their challenges. We provide customized mental health and substance abuse treatments to our patients.

Our Mission is to inspire those with mental health and addiction disorders and to transform their lives.

We are dedicated to maintaining a standard of excellence in a comprehensive continuum of care to the community we serve. Our pledge to our clients and their families is to provide a path to wellness with respect and compassion, helping them to take the first step toward a better tomorrow.

Our Vision is dedicated to creating wellness and inspiring the first step toward a better tomorrow.

Our Mission and Vision, combined with our core values of compassion, acceptance, respect, empowerment, and stewardship, creates a purpose driven workplace and culture, where employees may thrive as they see the positive impact their work has on our clients.

Please visit our website at www.fsos.org to learn more about our comprehensive programs, services and successes.

Contract Recruiter Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Contract Recruiter to help First Step meet current and emerging staffing needs. Reporting directly to a Human Resource Business Partner, as a staffing and recruitment specialist, you actively recruit qualified individuals for open positions, formulate and implement hiring processes, oversee candidate interviews and screening, and collaborate with HR personnel to formulate effective staffing strategies. This will be achieved through the development of recruiting plans in concert with the hiring managers; employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources; and developing new, creative recruiting methods to develop a talented pipeline of new employees. Our ideal candidate has both considerable experience and success as a recruiter, in addition to strong communication and organizational skills. This position may require some local travel to meet with professional organizations or attend job events.

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Contract Recruiter Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position, as assigned. Review and edit assigned job descriptions for consistency.

Recruit qualified individuals to fill vacant positions, after agreeing to a recruiting plan with the hiring managers which may include posting on several sites.

Network through industry contacts, college and technical school contacts, state job and career agency contacts, associations, and employees.

Maintain and develop effective relationships with professional organizations, local community organizations, local state and community agencies that support job placements, and universities/colleges/technical schools from which applicants may be recruited.

Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.

Oversee and conduct candidate interviews and implement new hiring and onboarding processes.

Maintain accurate records during all phases of the recruiting and hiring processes.

Conduct regular follow-up meetings with assigned hiring managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation, with an eye towards continuous improvement.

Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Contract Recruiter Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a relevant field, or several years of commensurate experience and/or credentials.

Minimum of 2-3 years of recruiting experience.

Strong computer proficiency and knowledge of utilizing social media as a sourcing method.

Demonstrates a positive attitude and acts as an ambassador for the organization

Existing relationships with community and professional organizations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven experience in researching creative sourcing methods.

Strongly developed interviewing skills to assess and evaluate top talent for open positions.

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First Step of Sarasota, Inc. (FSOS) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on

race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status

protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal

opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We are dedicated to ensuring

a safe and secure environment for our staff and clients. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct

background investigations for all prospective employees. FSOS also conducts pre-employment drug

screening (to include medical marijuana) as a Drug Free Workplace pursuant to the Drug Free

Workplace Program under Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Law.

Location of position: Remote – Hybrid, Microsoft Teams platform.

Please note this is a full-time position, contract position, 40 hours per week. Need to provide own computer equipment.

Estimated contract of 6 months – could be extended based upon business needs combined with performance.

Salary and benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. (expect to pay $45k -65k)

To apply, please submit:

• Resume/CV
• Three References (who will be contacted later in the process)

Application deadlines: We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Interested candidates are asked to submit their materials promptly.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sarasota, FL 34234