People & Culture Recruiter- Behavioral Health

Rincon Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Income

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO (up to 21 days in Year 1)

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

City of Chicago commuter transit benefi

Job summary

Rincon Family Services seeks a People & Culture Recruiter – Behavioral Health to lead full-cycle recruitment for behavioral health roles across our organization. You will source, screen, interview, and coordinate selections while building strong pipelines and partnering with hiring managers to align staffing priorities.

You will travel to job fairs and events, cultivate relationships with universities and external partners, and ensure a positive candidate experience from first contact through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of recruitment or HR experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting for Behavioral Health, healthcare, social services, or nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruitment platforms preferred.
• Full time use of a properly licensed and insured automobile.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to drive, or independence in travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Behavioral Health positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating selections.
• Develop and maintain qualified candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill Behavioral Health positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and recruitment priorities.
• Post and maintain job openings through Paylocity, Indeed, and other appropriate recruitment platforms.
• Conduct phone screens and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Assist with background checks, employment verification, and pre-employment requirements.
• Ensure recruitment activities are completed timely and in accordance with organizational policies and applicable requirements.
• Track vacancies, recruitment activity, time-to-fill, and other recruitment metrics.
• Participate in job fairs, career events, community outreach, and other recruitment initiatives.
• Provide a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support onboarding activities and transition selected candidates to the onboarding process.
• Provide recruitment support to all three organizations and assist the People & Culture team with other HR-related matters as needed.
• Develops and maintains relationships with universities and external stakeholders.
• Maintains consistent communication with candidates and stakeholders throughout the hiring process.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Recruit for Behavioral Health positions, including QMHPs, therapists, social workers, case managers, direct service staff, and other clinical and program positions.
• Develop recruitment strategies specifically targeted to Behavioral Health professionals.
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, professional organizations, and community partners to strengthen the Behavioral Health talent pipeline.
• Maintain knowledge of Behavioral Health as needed for recruitment.

Skills

Recruitment

Talent acquisition

Behavioral Health staffing

Communication

Relationship building

Organization & time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality & professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, psychology, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Recruitment Platforms

Job description

Rincon - Building Spaces, Restoring Communities- Who we are:

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families.

Position Description – What the Role Entails:

The People & Culture Recruiter – Behavioral Health is responsible for leading recruitment efforts for Behavioral Health positions across the organization. This position develops and maintains a strong candidate pipeline, partners with hiring managers, and supports a positive and efficient recruitment and onboarding experience. The recruiter must be able to travel to attend job fairs and other events, and build relationships with universities and external stakeholders.

Company Culture - Do Our Values Speak to You?

At Rincon, our commitment to mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity is woven into the structure of all that we do. We value:

• Dedication- Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care.
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.

With these values in mind, we promote a culture that fosters professional development and agency success. Many of our employees span an extended tenure, and we pride ourselves on developing dedicated and supported team members.

Areas of Accountability - What you will be doing:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Behavioral Health positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating selections.
• Develop and maintain qualified candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill Behavioral Health positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and recruitment priorities.
• Post and maintain job openings through Paylocity, Indeed, and other appropriate recruitment platforms.
• Conduct phone screens and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Assist with background checks, employment verification, and pre-employment requirements.
• Ensure recruitment activities are completed timely and in accordance with organizational policies and applicable requirements.
• Track vacancies, recruitment activity, time-to-fill, and other recruitment metrics.
• Participate in job fairs, career events, community outreach, and other recruitment initiatives.
• Provide a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support onboarding activities and transition selected candidates to the onboarding process.
• Provide recruitment support to all three organizations and assist the People & Culture team with other HR-related matters as needed.
• Develops and maintains relationships with universities and external stakeholders.
• Maintains consistent communication with candidates and stakeholders throughout the hiring process.
• All other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Health Focus

• Recruit for Behavioral Health positions, including Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP), therapists, social workers, case managers, direct service staff, and other clinical and program positions.
• Develop recruitment strategies specifically targeted to Behavioral Health professionals.
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, professional organizations, and community partners to strengthen the Behavioral Health talent pipeline.
• Maintain knowledge of Behavioral Health as needed for recruitment.

Rincon Rewards & Benefits- How we value you:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO (Paid time off)- Accrue up to 21 days in Year 1, some PTO carryover allowable.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Certain employees may qualify for City of Chicago commuter transit benefits

Rincon’s Work Environment – What to expect:

The People & Culture Assistant must be able to successfully perform essential functions of this job, including transporting paperwork and other materials between a variety of on-site and off-site locations and preparing for job fairs and events that may require traveling to off-site locations. The recruiter must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, including a copier and printer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, some evenings and weekends to attend job fairs and events as needed.
• May be required to travel to various sites within the same day, or throughout the week.

Language:

RINCON FAMILY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Requirements

The Knowledge and Expertise that Matters Most - What you bring to the Role:

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Behavioral Health Staffing
• Communication & Relationship Building
• Organization & Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Confidentiality & Professionalism

Position Qualifications – What is required to Perform the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of recruitment or Human Resources experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting for Behavioral Health, healthcare, social services, or nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruitment platforms preferred.
• Full time use of a properly licensed and insured automobile.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to drive, or independence in travel arrangements.

Community Engagement and Supportive Services/CC-JAC Program

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