FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.
healthcare
TalentAcquisitionSpecialist
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“Talent Acquisition Specialist at FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.. Skills: full-cycle recruitment, sourcing top talent, candidate assessment, recruiting process improvement, data-driven strategy. Own full-cycle recruitment for assigned regions, from sourcing through offer acceptance. Proactively source top talent through a mix of in-person and digital recruiting strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Consistently meeting or exceeding monthly hiring goals across assigned regions; Building strong, reliable candidate pipelines that support business growth; Improving recruiting efficiency and candidate experience through data-driven strategies; Acting as a trusted partner to operational leaders in workforce planning
Industry & Context.
solution-oriented mindset
occasional overtime as needed, in-office position (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and meet hiring goals in a fast-paced setting, organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively across competing demands, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams, Comfortable working in an in-office, multi-site environment with a high level of visibility and collaboration, Self-starter with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and ability to work independently
Nice to Have
Experience recruiting in high-volume, fast-paced environments (behavioral health, healthcare, or similar service-based industries preferred), Familiarity with RBT certification requirements or clinical/field-based hiring, Experience building candidate pipelines through community outreach, events, and referral programs, ability to use recruiting data and metrics to drive decision-making and improve outcomes
What You'll Do.
Own full-cycle recruitment for assigned regions
from sourcing through offer acceptance
Proactively source top talent through a mix of in-person and digital recruiting strategies
Conduct structured interviews and assess candidates for both skill and cultural alignment
Partner with Client Growth and Services Planning to ensure timely staffing of active cases and new client onboarding
Represent FirstSteps at job fairs
and recruiting initiatives
Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates
Continuously refine recruiting processes to improve efficiency and candidate experience
Plan and execute hiring events
and outreach initiatives
Drive and promote the Employee Referral Program to increase internal candidate pipelines
Track and analyze key recruiting metrics (e.g.
offer acceptance rate
Use data to inform strategy
and drive continuous improvement
Partner with leadership to align hiring performance with business goals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to align hiring with operational needs; Partner with Client Growth and Services Planning; Partner with leadership to align hiring performance with business goals; build relationships across teams; high level of visibility and collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
About FirstSteps The FirstSteps Team is inspired by the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. To that end, our mission is twofold: to provide the best evidence-based, behavior analytic treatment to our children diagnosed with autism and related learning differences, and to offer a positive, collaborative, and dynamic work experience for our team. We are steadfastly committed to ongoing training and mentorship of our employees, always motivated to support the next generation of clinical leaders in our field and at FirstSteps. Our greatest reward is witnessing the rapid and joyful learning of our little ones and knowing that together, we are creating more happy days for the kids and families we serve. Talent Acquisition Specialist About the Role As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a critical role in building a high-performing clinical team that directly supports the children and families we serve. Reporting to the Director of People & Purpose, you will own full-cycle recruitment for assigned regions, ensuring we attract, hire, and retain top talent to meet both current and future organizational needs. This role is ideal for someone who is strategic, relationship-driven, and energized by high-volume recruiting in a fast-paced environment. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional leaders to align hiring with operational needs while continuously improving the candidate experience. This is a full-time, in-office position (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with occasional overtime as needed. Work Location: This is an in-office role supporting multiple locations. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will have a structured weekly schedule, working on-site at assigned offices (e.g., West Covina, Downey, and Alhambra) to support recruiting needs across regions. Compensation: $26–$32/hour, based on experience Additional Incentive: This role may be eligible for a performance-based bonus plan tied to hiring outcomes an
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