Are you a passionate and driven recruiter looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your sourcing and selection skills directly contribute to positive change? If so, we want to hear from you!
Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services operates a secure youth residential treatment program for males aged 12 to 20, and we're seeking a Contract Recruiter to join our team for a term not exceeding six months. Located in Highland Park, MI, this is an exciting chance to play a crucial role in building the foundation of a program dedicated to helping young men succeed.
In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle, from identifying top talent to extending offers, for a variety of critical positions, including:
- Juvenile Development Specialists
- Supervisors
- Facility Managers
- Therapists
- Case Managers
What you will do:
- Work closely with Spectrum's Human Resources team to meet staffing requirements in time for the opening of our secure residential youth program in Highland Park, MI.
- Source a diverse pool of qualified candidates using innovative strategies.
- Conduct thorough interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Manage the background check process efficiently and accurately.
- Facilitate the selection of high-quality entry-level and professional team members.
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and provide recruitment expertise.
What You'll Bring:
- Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably within a social services, healthcare, or non-profit setting.
- Exceptional sourcing, interviewing, and assessment skills.
- A strong understanding of background check processes and compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- A genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of young people.
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
If you're ready to leverage your recruitment expertise to help us build a dedicated team committed to transforming the lives of young men, apply today! This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to a program that will truly change futures.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment
- Experience within social services, healthcare, or non-profit settings
- Exceptional sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills
- Strong understanding of background check processes and compliance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Genuine passion for making a positive impact on youth
What We Do
What We Do Dignity and respect are simple human gifts. We believe they belong to everyone. Since 1976, we’ve worked to strengthen children, families and communities across the state of Michigan. Our assistance directly addresses the challenges SHS users face, including: Assessment and diagnostic services Family preservation Foster care and adoption Independent and assisted living programs Juvenile treatment and detention Short and long-term residential programs Small group living and outpatient mental health treatment Substance abuse prevention and treatment services Workforce development Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. And, we are gratified they do. Affiliations Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities








