HCA Recruiter

Chinese American Service League•Chicago, IL

5d•$65,000 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

The HCA Recruiter supports CASL’s ability to deliver reliable, compassionate in-home services by recruiting and onboarding qualified Home Care Aides. The role builds a candidate pipeline through community outreach and targeted recruitment, guides candidates through the hiring process, completes onboarding requirements, and prepares new hires to begin assignments. The work helps older adults maintain dignity and independence at home and supports In-Home Services staffing needs. The position is based in Chinatown, Chicago, and is performed in office and community settings, with regular local travel for recruitment activities. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for additional hours as necessary and occasional evening and weekend hours required for hiring events and community recruitment. The role contributes to a workplace culture grounded in care, clarity, coordination, commitment, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least two years of recruitment experience, including candidate sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
Experience coordinating or completing new-hire onboarding.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Ability to engage prospective candidates through community outreach, recruitment events, and individual conversations.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Proficiency in applicant tracking systems, Microsoft 365, and online recruitment platforms.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple candidates and onboarding requirements simultaneously.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive candidate and employee information, and follow established recruitment and onboarding procedures.
Ability to use recruitment data to prioritize outreach, identify delays, and improve candidate follow-through.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment experience in home care, healthcare, social services, or another high-volume hiring setting.
Bilingual proficiency in English and another language spoken by CASL’s Home Care Aide candidates, such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, or Vietnamese.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle Home Care Aide recruitment, from candidate sourcing and application review through screening, selection coordination, offers, and onboarding.
Conduct targeted community recruitment through job fairs, hiring events, workforce development programs, and other local opportunities.
Collaborate with program and community outreach teams to identify recruitment opportunities through community partnerships and coordinate hiring activities.
Manage job postings, employee referral outreach, and digital sourcing; collaborate with Marketing and Communications on recruitment materials and campaigns.
Review applications in the applicant tracking system, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate additional interviews and selection decisions with In-Home Services.
Communicate with candidates throughout recruitment and onboarding, explaining job responsibilities, employment requirements, and next steps.
Complete new-hire onboarding, including employment documentation, required screenings, system entry, and orientation coordination; track required training before confirming readiness for assignment.
Coordinate with In-Home Services to align recruitment priorities with staffing needs, candidate availability, and service areas, and provide a clear handoff for client assignment.
Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records, protect confidential information, and follow hiring and documentation requirements.
Track candidate sources, hiring progress, conversion rates, and onboarding completion; recommend improvements to strengthen recruitment results and reduce delays.