Staffing Specialist

outreach-health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Health is seeking a Staffing Specialist to oversee candidate acquisition, qualification, and placement within our care team. You will process applications, schedule interviews, and manage onboarding to ensure a smooth transition to employment.

You will build a robust talent pipeline, maintain compliance with background checks and E-Verify, and produce recruiting reports. Strong communication, time management, and problem‑solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook and Excel; able to learn Outreach software.

Responsibilities

• Process applications, schedule interviews, and manage all new hire documents through start date.
• Post and close job openings; ensure current positions in each location are posted on schedule.
• Provide skills assessments to determine the best candidates.
• Manage onboarding; assist candidates with questions and technical setup.
• Maintain knowledge of state and federal background and E-Verify laws.
• Prepare weekly and monthly recruiting and onboarding reports.
• Build a strong candidate network and pipeline in the assigned area.
• Leverage ATS, LinkedIn, Indeed and other job boards for recruiting.
• Collaborate with Administrators and HR on onboarding and staffing needs.
• Support caregivers and clients with a smooth transition from candidate to employee.

Skills

Driver's license

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

As a Staffing Specialist for Outreach Health, you are responsible for overseeing the acquisition of quality candidates, confirming their qualifications, and placing them into open roles at Outreach Health. This position will process applications, schedule interviews, and manage the onboarding process of the candidate, assisting with all parts in their transition to a successful working relationship with Outreach. You will be an integral part of the Care Team to ensure clients are staffed with a well‑matched caregiver. This position will also build a professional network, using multiple avenues to reach qualified candidates.

Essential Job Functions

• Process applications, schedule interviews, and manage all new hire documents including background pieces throughout the hiring process until start date
• Manages job postings to ensure current positions in each location are posted timely as well as closing all positions once filled
• Provides skills assessments for all positions requiring this testing for determination of the best potential candidate
• Manage the onboarding process assisting the candidate with any questions and technical assistance
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable state and federal laws relating to background and E-Verify compliance
• Provides weekly and monthly reports detailing pertinent recruiting and onboarding statistical data
• Effectively network and research all job search opportunities for the area you are responsible for
• Works collaboratively with the Administrator and office staff to ensure accurate knowledge for open positions and candidate matching to clients
• Works strategically with management and Human Resources concerning onboarding and hiring issues as well as caregiver retention initiatives
• Continuously grow and build a strong talent pipeline and help hire qualified employees for open positions
• Leveraging recruiting tools such as: ATS, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other various online job boards as well as local recruiting events
• Working with Administrators and Employee Experience to develop a talent acquisition strategy and strong candidate pipeline for sustainable, steady growth
• Communicate with candidates, execute follow up strategies, and fill vacancies in a reasonable, agreed‑on timeframe
• Adjust job advertising procedures and content as needed
• Work with the marketing team to build content such as blogs and videos that are helpful in the recruiting and sourcing processes
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Required Skills, Education, Certification, License, and/or Experience

• High school graduate or GED
• Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Work, Outlook, and Excel, and ability to learn Outreach specific software
• Good interpersonal communication, time management, and problem‑solving skills
• Maintain a valid driver's license and own a legally registered vehicle that holds the minimum liability insurance coverage
• English proficiency and excellent communication skills
• Strong skills in problem solving and interpersonal communication

Preferred Skills, Education, Certification, License, and/or Experience

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred, but not required
• Experience in Home Care.

Compliance

The Staffing Specialist is required to fully comply with applicable healthcare laws and statutes (local, state, and federal) and Outreach Health policies and procedures. Must respect clients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality and work tirelessly to earn and keep their trust. Each team member is expected to perform all duties and demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with Outreach Health's Mission Statement and Core Values.

Pay Range: $42k