Staff Development Specialist / Recruiter

The Whitney Academy, Inc. is a unique, Joint Commission accredited, residential treatment center, serving adolescent boys with cognitive delays, psychiatric diagnoses and behavior problems. Individuals in this position provide direct services and create a positive difference in the lives of children with special needs.

Whitney Academy offers many benefits to its employees such as: $2,100.00 SIGN-ON BONUS, work stipends, free gym membership, paid time off, and annual increases! We are currently accepting applications for our intensive treatment programs located in Dighton, Assonet and Freetown, Massachusetts.

Staff Development Specialist / Recruiter

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for providing the highest level of staffing services to the Whitney Academy Inc. This position delivers high quality entry level candidates through the Whitney Academy Inc. selection process.
• This individual, will perform full lifecycle recruiting and maintain excellent relations with candidates and the community resources at-large. A wide degree of creativity, near & long-term recruiting vision, business understanding, and personal organization is required.
• Seek out, interview, and screen applicants to fill existing and future job openings.
• Travel to universities, colleges and employment centers to recruit and interview promising candidates for employment. Create and foster relationships with such professional organizations to further attract and recruit alumni and diversity candidates.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Participates in the development of ongoing creative and cost-effective sourcing strategies. Develops an effective pipeline of key talent potentially available for immediate hire as succession planning needs dictate. Stays informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to be competitive in State- of-the-Art recruiting practices.
• Assist in the implementation, review and modification of Whitney’s Orientation & Training Program.
• Assist in the implementation of ongoing Employee Mandatory In-Service Training Programs, including The Whitney Academy’s Crisis Intervention Curriculum by developing, implementing and conducting relevant training programs.
• Design services (e.g. training, programs, materials, etc.) for the purpose of implementing professional development program activities that address the agencies training needs and requirements.

Requirements:

• Residential and Human Services experience preferred
• A Bachelor's Degree in area of specialty and 1- 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area of recruitment. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the recruitment field.
• Valid driver’s license
• RMV and background checks are required
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with coworkers and supervisors
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Benefits:

• $2,100.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!
• Salary UP TO $57,200.00; commensurate with degree and experience in a related field
• Tuition Assistance after One Year of Employment
• Free Gym Membership
• Fully Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (Single Plan)
• Annual Merit Increases
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Weeks Per Year to Start
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• 403b
• Fully Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• A wonderful opportunity for Personal & Professional Growth serving a unique and rewarding student population

Interested parties please Email resumes to:

The Whitney Academy, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

P.O. Box 619

East Freetown, MA 02717

Call: 1(508) 763-2202 Ext. 329

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,190.00 - $57,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person