HR Recruiter/DD Staff Trainer

Join our Team!

Community Options is seeking a qualified individual to fill a dual-role position within the Human Resources Department and the Compliance-Training Division. This position encompasses responsibilities in both recruitment and training development, supporting the organization’s mission to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce.

The Recruiter and Training Specialist is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of training programs that ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. In addition, this position will focus on recruitment initiatives to attract a diverse and talented pool of candidates through multiple sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, job fairs, and employee referrals.

Who are we?

Community Options is a statewide organization with ten offices across North Dakota and countless programs tailored to individuals. Community Options work with individuals from all walks of life, through our person-centered approach, we can assist many people to recognize their potential:

• Developmental Disabilities
• Elderly
• Mental health diagnosis
• Addiction
• Single parents
• Low-income or poverty
• Homelessness
• Justice Involved

Why Community Options?

• Health insurance starting at $100/month* (individual plan)
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid leave time
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Rewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve!

The hourly wage for this position is $22 - $26 an hour depending on experience (DOE).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires an associate degree with coursework in Human Resources education or two years of experience in recruiting work. Work experience may substitute for the college coursework requirement on a year for year basis.
• Two (2) years’ experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.  Preference will be given to incumbents with a Developmental Disability Certification from an accredited institution and/or a current First Aid and CPR Instructor certification. 
• Valid drivers license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for the vehicle subject to the statute of the licensing state.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check, to include Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), drug screening, and ND Department of Human Service (DHS) pre-employment approval
• Required to successfully complete assigned training or certification programs

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of adult learning methods, instructional design and curriculum development.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Customer service experience and strong customer orientation
• Ability to motivate and coach individual staff members
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective time management and organization skills and ability to prioritize duties
• Ability to analyze problems; develop solutions at a functional and strategic level.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Commitment to company mission and values.
• Make ethical and professional decisions.

Other Skills and Experience:

• Always maintain professional manner with customers and staff.
• Public speaking experience.
• Understanding of human services and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Reporting to this position:  None

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are required to have the ability to climb (stairs), balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach (above shoulder), bend, twist, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, fine motor manipulation, talk, hear, and complete repetitive motions; swimming may be required in direct care roles. Must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may be subject to working with customers that exhibit behaviors that would require the employee to use possible physical de-escalation techniques.
• Work Environment: Employees work in indoor and/or outdoor environments, i.e., office, home, or community setting. Employees are required to operate a motor vehicle and travel as deemed necessary. Assigned work shifts and locations will vary depending on the customers’ and/ or agency needs.

NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities assigned to any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Community Options exists to help people live individually and be active in their community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Community Options does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

Salary : $22 - $26