Employment Specialist

AccentCare, Inc.; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist for our South Holland office to oversee the hiring of paraprofessional field personnel.

This full-time, office-based role coordinates interviews, onboarding, and agency orientations, while representing the company at community job fairs. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent written and interpersonal communication abilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• At least 1 year related experience in a health care/social service environment preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the hiring process for paraprofessional field personnel from interview through hiring.
• Be responsible for coordinating Agency orientation.
• Attend community job fairs to market Agency employment opportunities.
• Reach out to applicable community resources to recruit appropriate personnel.
• Work directly with Nurse Instructor to prepare for trainings.
• Coordinate and manage field staff compliance consistent with State regulations and/or licensure requirements.
• Be responsible for internal auditing of personnel files consistent with the Agency's policy and procedure, to participate in scheduled contract vendor audits.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Employment Specialist / Personal Care Services

Location: South Holland Office

Position: Employment Specialist

Job ID: 78804

Position Type: Full-Time; office-based position

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Salary: $20.50 - $22.50 /hourly

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Offers based on years of experience

What You Need to Know

Be the Best Employment Specialist You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree Preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience in a health care/social service environment preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities:

As a Employment Specialist, you will:

• Coordinate and manage the hiring process for paraprofessional field personnel from interview through hiring.
• Be responsible for coordinating Agency orientation.
• Attend community job fairs to market Agency employment opportunities.
• Reach out to applicable community resources to recruit appropriate personnel.
• Work directly with Nurse Instructor to prepare for trainings.
• Coordinate and manage field staff compliance consistent with State regulations and/or licensure requirements.
• Be responsible for internal auditing of personnel files consistent with the Agency's policy and procedure, to participate in scheduled contract vendor audits.

Our Investment in You:

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Reimagine Your Career in Personal Care Services: Caring for others is more than what you do - it's who you are.At AccentCare, you'll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You'll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.We’re proud to be named one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025by Newsweek - a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we're building together.

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.