Senior Healthcare Recruiter - Workforce Development Specialist

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Virginia Community Healthcare Association provided pay range: $76,200.00/yr – $90,000.00/yr
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Reports To: Chief People Officer and Director of Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Senior Healthcare Recruiter will report directly to the Chief People Officer and Director of Operations. In this role, the individual will provide clinical and C‑Suite recruitment services to community health centers that are members of the Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA). The recruiter will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting/staffing strategies to attract qualified and capable talent to fulfill recruitment contracts with clients.

Interview most qualified/viable candidates and submit to Health Center for final interviews and hiring decisions. The recruiter will also provide support/training in effective staffing and retention strategies to membership, and collaborate with schools and training programs to inform clinical students of the employment opportunities available in Federally Qualified Community Health Centers (FQHCs).

• Consult with healthcare center clients to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications desired for the specified vacant position(s).
• Collect and analyze data to maintain current understanding of fair and competitive market salaries, candidate availability, and demand for candidates in particular fields.
• Screen candidates, select qualified and interested candidates for the interviewing phase, and connect viable candidates with clients or hiring managers.
• Provide candidate verification of licensing and results of online presence (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to ensure hire ability.
• Counsel candidates on the interview and hiring process.
• Represent the Association and its member organizations to professional schools, training programs, and residency programs for the purpose of securing candidates.
• Organize and attend job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities.
• Follow up with clients or hiring managers after the interview process to determine whether a placement can be made; collect feedback when placement is unsuccessful.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) and related employment laws and regulations.
• Ensure open position(s) are posted and maintained on Association Job Board(s) and other effective recruitment platforms (Linked In, Indeed, Association social media platforms).
• Actively recruit candidates when participating in presentations at medical schools and residency programs across the state.
• Network with school administrators, counselors, and others to recruit available clinical candidates for open positions.
• Collaborate through participation in various networking groups who support the mission of FQHCs.
• Provide guidance to designated Client representative in creating informational recruitment package materials which highlight the benefits of their organization and its surrounding community.
• Complete and secure signed contract/agreement from clients for candidate recruitment fee and ensure billing is submitted in a timely manner to the Association Accounting Department.
• Maintain in‑house database to reflect current candidate pool and member organizations vacancies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Provide technical assistance to community health centers in areas of recruitment and retention.
• Identify and determine optimum recruitment methods to develop and maintain a highly qualified candidate pool.
• Identify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the client.

• Guide Health Centers to recruit and retain employees to include how to improve job description ads, as well as offering more competitive compensation, schedule flexibility, and creative benefits packages.
• Create materials and program…