Recruiting & Training Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment efforts for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Employment Specialists, Job Coaches, and other organizational positions.
• Create and maintain job postings across multiple recruitment platforms and social media channels.
• Source candidates through community outreach, workforce partnerships, networking, and online recruitment tools.
• Review applications, conduct applicant screenings, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and recruitment documentation.
• Participate in job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding training sessions for employees.
• Present training related to company policies, professionalism, documentation standards, confidentiality, compliance, ethics, and person-centered services.
• Ensure onboarding requirements and required training documentation are completed accurately and timely.
• Support the development and updating of onboarding materials, training resources, and orientation content.
• Reinforce professionalism, workplace expectations, and organizational culture during onboarding.
• Collaborate with leadership regarding staffing, onboarding, retention, and workforce development needs.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Help identify training needs and support ongoing staff development efforts.
• Maintain professionalism and positive working relationships with applicants, employees, leadership, and external partners.
• Document maintenance of organized, accurate, and auditable hiring and training records.
• Ensure recruitment and onboarding processes comply with Virginia Medicaid, CARF, and organizational standards.
• Follow established organizational systems, approval processes, and documentation expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding employee and organizational information.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, training, human resources, or human services preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable facilitating group trainings and orientations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email systems, and online recruitment platforms.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in healthcare, behavioral health, disability services, or community-based services.
• Experience recruiting entry-level or frontline staff.
• Experience facilitating employee orientation or onboarding programs.
• Knowledge of Medicaid waiver services or CARF standards preferred.

Work Environment

• Combination of office, training, community, and remote work environments.
• Predominantly Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional flexibility needed for recruitment events or training activities.
• Frequent interaction with applicants, employees, leadership, and community partners.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO accrual and Holiday accrual
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Care Option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Tenure Bonuses
• Mileage Reimbursement