Talent Acquisition Specialist, Transitional Housing

Samaritan Daytop Village•Queens, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist drives recruitment for a portfolio of Transitional Housing programs. This role shepherds candidates through a structured hiring process—sourcing diverse talent, coordinating interviews, and ensuring a seamless process from first outreach to offer acceptance. Managing a pipeline of 50+ active requisitions, the Talent Acquisition Specialist partners with hiring managers to align on needs, maintain clear timelines, and uphold a high-touch candidate experience. Strong organizational skills are a must to ensure both candidate and hiring manager are informed throughout each hiring process. The ideal candidate has recruited in social services before and knows how to balance high volume with high touch. Goal-driven and a critical thinker, they apply sound judgment to nuanced processes and draw energy from placing candidates in roles that truly transform people’s recovery journeys.

Requirements

At least three years of end-to-end recruiting experience, with a strong preference for social services recruiting
Demonstrated capacity to juggle a portfolio of 50+ active requisitions simultaneously
Proficiency with iCIMS or a comparable applicant tracking system for candidate screening, pipeline management, and reporting, candidates with experience in iCIMS strongly preferred
Expertise in diverse sourcing strategies, including job boards, social networks, professional associations, and employee referrals
Strong collaborative skills to cultivate trust and alignment with hiring managers across multiple locations
Meticulous organizational skills and a keen eye for detail to ensure process adherence and accurate data capture
Self-motivated and resourceful, able to anticipate obstacles and propel recruitment forward
Adept at conducting structured phone screens to evaluate candidate fit for client-facing positions
Analytical thinker with sound judgment to unravel complex hiring scenarios and devise practical solutions
Results-oriented mindset with the ability to monitor key recruiting metrics and refine strategies for continual improvement
Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in standard office applications and a quick aptitude for mastering new software and platforms
Willingness to travel to Samaritan sites around NYC occasionally

Nice To Haves

Recruited in social services before
Experience in iCIMS strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment for 50+ open requisitions direct support roles such as Residence Workers, Case Managers, Shift Supervisors, Housing Specialists and Social Workers
Provide exceptional hiring manager support by building strong partnerships and aligning on site-specific needs
Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, alumni networks, and employee referrals
Review and screen applications within the iCIMS applicant tracking system to assess experience, credentials, and that they meet minimum qualifications
Conduct phone interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, motivations, and readiness for client-facing roles
Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers across multiple residential and housing sites, ensuring clear logistics and timely follow-up
Stay informed of operational changes and staffing needs at each site through regular check-ins with hiring managers
Expertly and consistently adhere to established iCIMS processes and workflows to maintain compliance, data integrity and streamlined recruiting operations
Track candidate progress through the recruitment pipeline, updating status and notes in iCIMS to ensure transparency
Proactively identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks, driving each requisition forward until offer acceptance
Exercise critical thinking and sound judgment to navigate nuanced hiring situations and develop effective solutions