RECRUITING AND ONBOARDING COORDINATOR
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Human Resources Recruiter will oversee talent acquisition for the entire agency. This employee directs the internal & external posting of employment opportunities and maintains various advertising resources to effectively recruit applicants. They will recruit, screen, and interview applicants for potential employment. The Recruiter executes the employment onboarding process to ensure that new employees (including interns and fellows) complete all necessary documents during the hiring process before a hire letter is issued. This includes all background checks (DCF, CT State Police, Motor Vehicle, Sex Offender, Education, DDS, and any others that may be required). The employee will perform other assigned duties. The Recruiter will report to the Manager of Human Resources.
POSITION STATUS: Exempt
TECHNOLOGIES: Microsoft Office Suite, Scheduling Platform (ADP WFM), Online Trainings Platform (ADP WFN),
Accountable and responsible for the following results:
- Oversee talent acquisition for the entire agency.
- Directs the internal & external posting of employment opportunities and maintains various advertising resources to effectively recruit applicants.
- Recruit, screen, and interview applicants for potential employment.
- Conduct individual and group interviews for the agency.
- Executes the employment onboarding process to ensure that new employees (including interns and fellows) complete all necessary documents during the hiring process before a hire letter is issued. This includes all background checks (DCF, CT State Police, Motor Vehicle, Sex Offender, Education, DDS, and any others that may be required).
- Coordinate pre-employment physicals, physical demand screens and placement of PPD. Confirm and document this information as needed.
- Conduct new employee (and intern) orientations including the review of employee benefits and getting all information, in a Change in Status form, to the Business Office for processing into the payroll system.
- Coordinate, through the Department Directors and Administrators revisions/creation of job descriptions on an as needed basis. This should be done in conjunction with current personnel laws and regulations.
- Ensures that professional licenses are being collected upon hire in accordance with Department of Public Health and DCF requirements, and that credentialing and privilege is completed when needed.
- Updates and manages all agency social media platforms.
- Possesses and maintains technological fluency.
- Regularly review and renew all necessary certifications while completing mandatory training to remain in compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains appropriate personal boundaries with young people and families served at The Children’s Center of Hamden, in accordance with the agency’s Boundary Code of Ethics.
- Maintains awareness of The Children’s Center of Hamden’s Policy and Procedure Manuals and accesses relevant information as needed to guide decision-making and ensure compliance.
- Contributes to a safe, welcoming, and equitable environment that reflects the agency’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Degree required.
- At least 2 years of experience working in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment.
- Excellent public speaking, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to evaluate competence and assess skills of candidates for employment.
- Possesses and maintains technological fluency.
LICENSURE /
CERTIFICATIONS
- Human Resources Certification preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS /
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following essential job functions:
Light lifting (<20 lbs.) Standing Sitting Seeing
Moderate lifting (20 – 50 lbs.) Reaching Walking Hearing
Heavy lifting (>50 lbs) Bending Climbing Talking
Driving Repetitive Motion Push/Pulling
Other, specify:
The work environment is primarily representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Potential exposure to waste and bodily fluids
Potential allergenic and/or irritant conditions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills Required
- High school degree
- At least 2 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruitment
- Excellent public speaking skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to evaluate candidate competence and assess candidate skills
- Technological fluency
- Human Resources certification
What We Do
For more than 190 years, The Children's Center of Hamden has supported children, adolescents, and families through times of need. Today, we are a comprehensive behavioral health, psychiatric, educational, and family support organization serving communities across Connecticut. Our continuum of care helps children and young adults navigate emotional and behavioral health challenges, trauma, substance use, learning needs, and barriers to stability at home, in school, and in their communities. Our Services • Outpatient Services — Flexible behavioral health treatment for children and teens experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges. • Substance Use Treatment & Recovery — Evidence-based support for youth and young adults navigating substance use and recovery. • Extended Day Treatment (EDT) — Structured afterschool and summer behavioral health services for youth who need more support than weekly therapy. • Psychiatric Residential Treatment (PRTF) — Short-term, comprehensive residential care for youth experiencing acute mental health challenges. • Whitney Hall School — A state-approved K–12 special education school integrating academics, behavioral health, and individualized support. • Quality Parenting Center — A welcoming space that helps children and families in foster care maintain and strengthen family connections. Our Approach We provide family-centered, trauma-informed care in safe, structured environments that help youth build skills, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence. Who We Partner With We work closely with families, school districts, behavioral health providers, healthcare organizations, state agencies, and community partners across Connecticut because lasting progress happens together. Accredited & Licensed The Children's Center of Hamden is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Connecticut. Whitney Hall School is approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
