Recruiter / Staff Trainer

The Recruiter / Staff Trainer role supports Community Options, Inc. by leading local staff recruitment and providing training for support staff in Lubbock, TX. This position covers full-cycle recruiting, onboarding into HRIS and programmatic platforms, and ensuring training documentation and state compliance are maintained for staff who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and development efforts for assigned region(s).
• Screen potential candidates, schedule interviews, and support the hiring process.
• Develop and maintain relationships with candidates and referrals.
• Confirm new hires meet employment requirements and applicable regulations.
• Conduct reference and background checks.
• Onboard new employees in the HRIS and programmatic technology platforms.
• Facilitate new hire training and orientation, and provide ongoing staff development training.
• Conduct in-house trainings and deliver training sessions for required program areas, including new employee orientation, on-the-job training, consumer service, safety practices, promotional, and leadership development.
• Maintain and continuously audit training documentation to ensure compliance with state and company requirements.
• Update and maintain a training tracking spreadsheet and record keeping system.
• Represent Community Options at community information and education events, including job fairs.
• Identify non-compliance related to required training, communicate findings to supervisors and employees, and work toward resolution.
• Maintain trainer certifications in medication administration, crisis intervention, and CPR/first aid.
• Coordinate with the direct supervisor to understand specific work situations and to support adoption of changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and technologies.
• Track training requirements and send staff notices when training and other state-regulation documents are due.
• Follow through to obtain required documentation for staff records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or a High school diploma/GED with 1 to 3 years of training and recruiting experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Certified trainer for crisis intervention.
• Medication administration trainer certification.
• CPR/First aid certified instructor.
• Experience addressing problem solving across multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Technology Used

• HRIS
• Microsoft Office

Location and Compensation

• Location: Lubbock, TX (onsite)
• Salary: USD 50,000 per year

Benefits

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays
• Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive and Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities