Job Recruiter - AMIkids Greater Ft. Lauderdale

POSITION SUMMARY

Job Recruiter supports youth/young adults ages 14-24 in reaching their individualized vocational goals by providing active and ongoing job development, community-based outreach, and partnership development which will lead to substantiable employment opportunities for the youth in our care.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• 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,


• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,


• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,

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.