FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.
Healthcare
TalentAcquisitionSpecialist
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“Talent Acquisition Specialist at FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.. Skills: Full-cycle recruitment, Talent sourcing, Candidate assessment. Own full-cycle recruitment. Source top talent”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet monthly hiring goals; Build reliable candidate pipelines; Improve recruiting efficiency; Improve candidate experience
Industry & Context.
Solution-oriented mindset
Occasional overtime
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years full-cycle recruiting experience, Manage multiple requisitions, Meet hiring goals, Organizational skills, Time-management skills, Prioritize effectively, Excellent communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Build relationships across teams, Comfortable working in-office, High level of visibility, High level of collaboration, Work independently
Nice to Have
Experience in high-volume environments, Experience in behavioral health, Experience in healthcare, Experience in service-based industries, Familiarity with RBT certification, Familiarity with clinical hiring, Familiarity with field-based hiring, Use recruiting data to drive decision-making, Use recruiting data to improve outcomes, Build candidate pipelines through community outreach, Build candidate pipelines through events, Build candidate pipelines through referral programs
What You'll Do.
Own full-cycle recruitment
Conduct structured interviews
Partner with Client Growth
Partner with Services Planning
Represent FirstSteps at job fairs
Represent FirstSteps at community events
Represent FirstSteps at recruiting initiatives
Develop sourcing strategies
Execute sourcing strategies
Refine recruiting processes
Improve recruiting efficiency
Improve candidate experience
Execute hiring events
Plan hiring campaigns
Execute hiring campaigns
Plan outreach initiatives
Execute outreach initiatives
Drive Employee Referral Program
Promote Employee Referral Program
Track recruiting metrics
Analyze recruiting metrics
Use data to inform strategy
Identify recruiting gaps
Drive continuous improvement
Align hiring performance with business goals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional leaders; Operational leaders
Communication Scope
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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