Child & Family Services is looking for a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team in New Bedford, MA. The Talent Acquisition Specialist recruits qualified, diverse candidates for all the agency’s programs. He/She/They are responsible for creating a best-in-class candidate experience that evokes employment interest in CFS, builds credibility, and represents the agency in a positive and professional manner.

Qualifications:
Associate’s degree or equivalent and requires a minimum of 0-2 years staff recruitment experience in a multi-site environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the agency. Strong administrative and organizational skills, a pleasant manner, aptitude for detailed work and the ability to handle pressure/interruptions required. Must possess the ability to work independently with excellent follow-through skills. Strong PC experience with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel required.

Responsibilities:
The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency’s needs.

• Work closely with hiring managers to build knowledge of agency programs and job requirements in order to identify suitable candidates
• Post internally and externally for vacant positions
• Keep agency employment website current
• Conduct employment screenings with qualified applicants for open positions
• Complete write-up of candidates’ screenings and forward to hiring managers for review
• Follow up with managers to assist in scheduling and interviewing prospective candidates
• Assess candidate and make recommendation for hire to supervisors/managers
• Provide a positive and professional experience for candidates at every touch point
• Send “thank you for your interest” emails to all candidates who interview but are not selected for positions
• Attend job fairs and other events to promote agency in the various communities we serve
• Place job openings with local colleges and universities to recruit candidates
• Extend job offers and provide contingent and official offer letters as needed

Cultural Competency Qualifications

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Benefits:

• Heal and strengthen the lives of children and families
• Generous Mileage Reimbursement rates
• Benefit eligible at 20+ hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans – 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – Delta Dental
• EyeMed Vision
• AbilitiCBT - FREE TO ALL EMPLOYEES
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• Generous sick time and personal time
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• 24 hour travel assistance, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, BJs membership discounts and employee appreciation events!

CLICK HERE to view the 2022-2023 CFS Benefits Guide

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: 3057 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

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