Talent Acquisition Specialist - Full-Time

Care Advantage is a TOP WORKPLACE award recipient, as well as being voted BEST IN HOME CARE.

We offer purpose-driven work, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors in our community. We are the largest privately-owned home care company in the mid-Atlantic, and the future looks bright indeed, as we continue to grow as part of an ambitious expansion plan.

We currently seek an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist for the Fredericksburg VA area as well as the surrounding areas. This position can be hybrid if so desired.

We offer a work life balance career that provides 17 days of paid vacation yearly, along with 10 paid company holidays and a competitive wage.

Company Summary
Care Advantage is a home care company that specializes in one-on-one quality personal care and companionship in the home, hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation center. We tailor make care plans that work for our clients whether transitioning from the hospital to home or companionship for a few hours a day. Our staff is comprised of individuals who care about the patients we serve and the services we deliver. Care Advantage is here to give families and our communities' peace of mind and to provide competent personal care customized to the client's individual needs.

Job Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) is a member of the Care Advantage team under the supervision of the Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Senior Vice President of Operations. The TAS is responsible for assisting assigned offices with the sourcing, prescreening, and the hiring process of candidates. The TAS will help drive candidates to each branch. This position has interrelationships with office and field employees and other parties related to the business of Care Advantage through telephone and office contact. The r TAS adheres to all Federal, State, Local and Company policies and regulations. This position promotes and supports the Company's core values of Compassion, a positive Attitude, Respect and Excellence.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the organization by sourcing qualified candidates for open Personal Care field positions.
• Lead the screening activities for the office by developing and initiating a recruitment strategy to ensure caregivers are hired and ready to work to meet client demands
• Screen and identify qualified candidates by prescreening and interviewing candidates, analyzing responses, and comparing qualifications to job requirements
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with appropriate offices
• Conduct weekly meetings with teams via phone conference/WebEx to develop appropriate recruiting strategies and help ensure hiring metrics for each office
  are being met
• Update/write and post job ads in Applicant Pro to reflect current needs of each branch as requested
• Research and suggest ways to create more effective ads in the applicant tracking system
• Work with Administrators and Branch Recruiters to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria
• Collaborate with Marketing department regarding the use of social media for postings, updates and Company information
• Complete and/or offer support in performing onboarding activities for field employees. It is our intention to offer a warm introduction to the Company and ensure a clear understanding of expectations and responsibilities
• Make appropriate decisions and judgment calls when:
  • Owning the selection of excellent and well-qualified candidates that will work well within our Company's culture
  • Organizing assignments and complete them in a timely and efficient manner
• Demonstrating flexibility and timeliness in responding to unpredicted situations such as emergencies and changes; reporting concerns/needs to appropriate office employee immediately. Supporting individual offices as needed with specific recruitment activities.

Universal Job Responsibilities

• Understands and promotes Mission, Vision & Values at all times
• Adheres to all Company standards and policies
• Responsible for reflecting behavior, attitude and appearance appropriate for the Company, the position and your current activity
• Responsible for communicating effectively and cohesively with others within the office, field staff, our clients and vendors
• Displays a commitment to service excellence through seeking opportunities for improvement, producing quality work, adapting well to change, being an active listener and solid communicator
• Performs additional tasks as noted by the VPTAS or SVP

Requirements:

• High School Graduate or G.E.D., Bachelor's preferred
• 3 years of work experience; 1+ years of specific recruitment experience and ability to develop and execute a recruitment strategy
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Proficient with MS Office products and MS Teams

Location: 22401, 22402, 22404