TN Employment Coordinator & Recruiter

Charles Lea Center•Clarksville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Charles Lea Center is looking to hire a full time Employment Coordinator & Recruiter primarily working in middle Tennessee. This position earns a competitive wage, paid time off (PTO), and access to online health & wellness resources. As an Employment Coordinator & Recruiter, you will develop career advancement opportunities for individuals supported through the Charles Lea Center and the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA). This role is responsible for identifying and securing employment opportunities by matching individuals' skills, abilities, and interests with appropriate job placements. You will manage referrals, conduct outreach activities, and support employment skill development with the goal of helping individuals achieve competitive, integrated employment. In addition, you will support the Charles Lea Center's recruitment and outreach efforts by attending job fairs, coordinating recruiting events and activities, and implementing innovative recruitment strategies to attract applicants and referral sources. The Employment Coordinator & Recruiter will also communicate with the marketing team to create advertising initiatives to promote employment opportunities. This position also plays a key role in developing sustainable marketing strategies that increase community awareness, referrals, and participation in the Center's programs and services.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English
Ability to pass a background check upon hire
Valid driver's license
Vehicle Insurance of a specific coverage amount
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field; or A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a non-related field and one year of relevant experience; or Associate degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma or General Equivalent with 4 years of relevant experience
Relevant experience means experience working directly with persons with intellectual, developmental, or other types of disabilities or mental illness.

Responsibilities

Develop career advancement opportunities for individuals supported through the Charles Lea Center and the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA).
Identify and secure employment opportunities by matching individuals' skills, abilities, and interests with appropriate job placements.
Manage referrals, conduct outreach activities, and support employment skill development with the goal of helping individuals achieve competitive, integrated employment.
Support the Charles Lea Center's recruitment and outreach efforts by attending job fairs, coordinating recruiting events and activities, and implementing innovative recruitment strategies to attract applicants and referral sources.
Communicate with the marketing team to create advertising initiatives to promote employment opportunities.
Develop sustainable marketing strategies that increase community awareness, referrals, and participation in the Center's programs and services.