Mentor Recruitment Specialist

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Mentor Recruitment Specialist Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment and marketing skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first.

• Manage the recruitment strategy and process for assigned area, using strategic recruitment and selection initiatives to build a prospect network; and establishing an ongoing pipeline of candidates.
• Develop and implement recruiting and retention tracking tools and strategies.
• Measure success of campaign effectiveness and design new campaigns as needed to continuously attract new Mentors.
• Conduct cold calls and informational screening meetings; review applications, medical examinations, and references; develop and coordinate related advertising.
• Conduct and attend networking and marketing events, representing the company at job fairs, promotional presentations, and other events to recruit mentors.
• Raise awareness in the community, through visiting community locations and leaders, and following up on referrals to source potential Mentors and further enhance community relationships; develop and maintain professional alliances.
• Conduct orientation, home study evaluations (including psychosocial assessments), and pre-service orientation.
• Monitor and maintain allocated marketing budget and partner with internal marketing resources to produce materials, developing own materials as needed.
• Maintain appropriate records in compliance with funding source requirements.
• Record and report on the statistics necessary to measure the effectiveness of various recruitment efforts; report regularly on pipeline activity.
• Work with Program Manager and Program Coordinator to facilitate match meetings.
• Compile application packet when all components are received and advise management on whether to proceed to the next step of the certification process.
• Develop informational activities and programs regarding company services; participate in the development and implementation of mentor retention programs.
• Perform Certification Specialist duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Marketing, or Business. Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.
• Three years of related experience.
• Current driver’s license in good standing, car registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services or driving for company purposes.
• Ability to travel throughout the region this role covers; Davenport, Dubuque, Clinton, Muscatine, Burlington
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Why Join Us?

• Salaried Opportunity: Up to $46,000/annually
• Full benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!