Join our Team as a Recruiter at Abraxas Youth & Family Services in the Chicagoland area! Here, you will support our Southwood Interventions located in Cook County on the southside of Chicago and Woodridge Interventions located in DuPage County. Regular travel between both locations is required.

Salary Range: $50,000 to $60,000 Annually

Job Type: Full-time

As an ABRAXAS Recruiter, you will plan, implement, and coordinate recruiting for one or more residential and community-based programs in multiple states.

In this Recruiter role, you will be an integral part of our team, responsible for finding and attracting talented individuals to join our growing workforce. As the Recruiter, you will have the opportunity to utilize your exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to build strong relationships to help Abraxas Youth & Family Services continue Making a Difference in the Lives of Youths, Adults and Families.

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Benefits & Perks:

We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

The position involves a high degree of professionalism, organization, and customer service. This role frequently interacts with all level contacts and has exposure to sensitive human resources information necessitating the use of tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes working relationships and coordinates with facility and program leadership and Human Resources to identify recruitment needs, develop recruitment strategies and achieve required staffing levels.
• Ensures recruiting efforts comply with company initial hiring policies and procedures and Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) policies and objectives.
• Facilitates interview activities by identifying candidates to be considered for positions, coordinating candidate interviews and collaborating with facility/program leadership on extending offers to qualified candidates.
• Maintains and updates online recruiting system in order to post, track, schedule, and process candidates and job requisitions. Retains records per company policy.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with recruitment resources including colleges and universities, state offices, and community job boards.
• Creates and posts recruiting advertisements within budget guidelines for positions at appropriate resource locations including newspapers and job search websites.
• Schedules and attends job or career fairs with appropriate program staff in order to promote the company and identify potential applicants.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Recruiting Coordinator or Recruiter
• Bachelor’s degree - highly preferred or prior experience in recruiting and/or sales
• Ability to focus in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must possess strong organizational and follow-through skills to ensure tasks are complete.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills and ability to pick up new software and technology quickly.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently; seeking assistance immediately if needed.
• Ability to prioritize and complete projects within deadline.
• Hands on experience with various selection processes like phone interviews and reference checks.
• Experience with HR databases, applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems.
• Ability to gather data, consistently track metrics, and prepare reports.

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

• At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.

• As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.

• As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.

• Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.

• At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.

• If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.

We are Hiring and We Want You on Our Team!

Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Abraxas Youth & Family Services. We hope you consider applying for employment with us!

If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at recruiting@jobsatabraxas.org