Job Recruiter (At Risk Group Care) - AMIKids Space Coast

Position Summary

The role of the Job Recruiter is to develop or implement a strategy and build long-term relationships with local and national businesses to acquire employment opportunities for AMIkids youth/participants.

This position travels to various location within the county to provide services.

Essential Job Duties

• Actively ensure interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged Environment and Community Involvement,
• Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals,
• Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth while fostering equity and diversity,
• Responsible for recruiting individuals (e.g., youth, participants, employers, and community) to participate in the AMIkids Workforce Development Program and provide employment opportunities,
• Partner with Career Coordinator to identify placement needs and best job match,
• Responsible for recruiting businesses to participate in the employment initiatives opportunities for AMIkids youth/participants and educate on AMIkids services and needs,
• Establish long term relationships with local and national businesses to build the ongoing job placement partnership; maintain effective monthly communication,
• Develop an ongoing pipeline of job opportunities for youth/participants using a variety of resources (e.g., Workforce development agencies, meetings, job fairs, local community meetings, etc.) and educate the youth on how to search for relevant job opportunities,
• Understand job qualifications by employer and position; ensure appropriate match,
• Follow-up with success of job placement and track; obtain feedback from employer on youths' progress
• Respond to all business development inquires in a timely manner,
• Monitor and produce monthly reports (e.g., placements, satisfaction of placements, business relationships etc.),
• Understand and abide by federal, state, and local legislation and regulation employment laws as related to youth employment,
• Drive program's vehicles as required in accordance with AMIkids transportation guidelines,
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de-escalation training and certification,
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Associate degree, bachelors preferred,
• Three years' experience, in the arena of recruitment and community involvement preferred,
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills,
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.
• Check out our website to learn more about what we offer! http://www.amikids.org/Our-Careers/why-amikids/benefits