Recruiting Specialist

KIDS NW is hiring a Recruiting Specialist to help strengthen caregiver hiring across the region. This is a remote role based in Corvallis, OR, with ownership of the end-to-end hiring process. You will work from your home office full-time and be supported with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to build proactive pipelines ahead of hiring needs.

Compensation: $55,000 per year plus a bonus through a Success Bonus Plan (details shared during the interview process).

What you’ll be responsible for

• Own the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing and screening to interviews, extending offers, and coordinating onboarding from start to finish.
• Source proactively using LinkedIn, Indeed, social media, and referrals, and represent KIDS NW at recruiting events, job fairs, networking events, and Chamber of Commerce functions.
• Build a hiring pipeline before urgency hits, so teams are never scrambling.
• Match people to long-term needs by partnering directly with families and care teams to understand requirements and identify caregivers who are the right fit for the long term.
• Handle recruiting challenges by trying a new approach when a channel stalls, with the freedom and support to adjust.
• Keep the process moving by managing references, background checks, required documentation, and scheduling training so new hires begin smoothly while candidates remain informed.

What you’ll bring

• Professional recruiting experience, ideally full-cycle
• Strong sourcing, screening, and interviewing skills
• Experience using an ATS and sourcing tools; LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed are a plus
• Excellent organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Clear, warm communication with candidates, families, and teammates
• A habit of identifying problems and solving them without being asked

Tools you’ll use

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed
• ATS
• LinkedIn
• Social media
• ASL

Benefits and support

• $55,000 salary plus bonus (Success Bonus Plan; details during the interview process)
• Work from home, full-time
• 25-50% travel depending on events and business need
• 24/7 Virtual Healthcare Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• 401(k) match after 90 days
• Paid Time Off
• Language Skills Reimbursement: Full-time employees can learn Spanish or ASL and be reimbursed

Preferred experience

• Experience recruiting in healthcare, home care, behavioral health, or IDD
• High-volume or hard-to-fill hiring
• Onboarding and compliance coordination

How to apply

Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

• In your cover letter, describe the hardest role you have ever filled and how you did it.
• Include the word “Sunflower” in the first sentence.