HCA Recruiter

Chinese American Service League•Chinatown - Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Care Aide Recruiter supports CASL’s ability to deliver reliable, compassionate in-home services by recruiting and onboarding qualified Home Care Aides. The role builds a steady candidate pipeline through community outreach and targeted recruitment, guides candidates through the hiring process, and completes onboarding requirements so new hires are prepared to begin assignments. The recruiter also helps In-Home Services meet staffing needs and contributes to a workplace culture grounded in care, clarity, coordination, commitment, and continuous improvement. CASL is a community-based organization founded in 1978 that serves individuals and families across health, human services, education, and advocacy. This role is based in Chinatown, Chicago, and involves work in office and community settings, including regular local travel for recruitment activities. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for additional hours and occasional evening and weekend hiring events. The position is full-time and offers an annual salary of $65,000–$69,000, based on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

At least two years of recruitment experience, including candidate sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
Experience coordinating or completing new-hire onboarding.
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 recruitment and onboarding procedures.
Ability to use recruitment data to prioritize outreach, identify delays, and improve candidate follow-through.
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment experience in home care, healthcare, social services, or another setting with high-volume hiring.
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 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, collaborating 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.
Work 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, and recommend improvements to strengthen results and reduce delays.