Director of Recruitment and Internship Development

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
  
  

Additional Benefits:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
  
  

Job Title: Director of Recruitment and Internship Development

Work Location: Springfield, MA

• Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
• EOE M/F/D/V
  
  

Job Summary:

The Director of Recruitment & Internship Development will help lead the Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Strategy in terms of sourcing, screening, interviewing and will maintain business relationships supporting the growth and development of a driven organization committed to supporting individuals and communities with significant social and health disparities capacity to thrive and achieve well-being. They are responsible facilitating candidate interviews, managing databases, screening candidates, managing all placement advertising services, networking, creatively using resources to publish vacancies, and attract qualified candidates. They are also required to develop working relationships and partnerships to promote our agency and attract and retain qualified prospects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop & implement effective and innovative sourcing and recruiting strategies to attract and source high quality candidates and interns for all levels of the organization.
• Develop & implement effective recruiting strategies to attract Interns that can transition to successful employment in the agency.
• Develop & implement effective innovative and recruiting strategies to attract Interns that can transition to successful employment in the agency.
• Ability to develop and cultivate an opportunistic pipeline of talent
• Manage the full life cycle hiring process – from research/sourcing to offer for either employment and/or internship.
• Develop and maintain analysis and reporting metrics on recruiting funnel of internship candidates
• Source and identify qualified passive candidates using creative, out of the box recruiting methods
• Complete candidate assessments
• Develop talent pool through creative sourcing techniques including referral generation, networking, and direct sourcing
• Provide a high touch, thorough, top notch candidate experience
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and managers
• Prepare and conduct search kick-off strategies and weekly search update meetings with hiring managers
• Assist with the creation job descriptions and job postings for candidates and interns
• Manage applicants’ and/or intern information and update status on UKG or similar applicant tracking software system
• Evaluate candidate suitability
• Provide candidates compelling understanding of Gándara Center’s values and culture
• Guide candidates through successive rounds of interviews to include appropriate agency team members
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in HR, business, marketing or related field
• At least 5-6 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or equivalent experience.
• Success in creating a positive customer experience for both the client (field partners) and candidate
• Proven success in thriving in a fast paced and ever changing environment
• Experience successfully conducting searches in a clinical or behavioral health organization is preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit, behavioral health, recovery or human services a plus
  
  

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training