ABA Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Channel ABA

Channel Behavioral Care (Channel ABA) is a growing, clinician-led, values-driven organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of children and adolescents with autism and their families throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. We provide compassionate, individualized, assent-based, and evidence-informed Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy rooted in clinical best practices, including Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT). As a close-knit and collaborative team, we believe in building strong partnerships with families and staff through integrity, respect, and open communication. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where our clinicians feel valued, their voices are heard, and their work makes a meaningful difference. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated, organized, and personable ABA Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us attract exceptional professionals who share our passion for delivering high-quality care.

This is a remote to hybrid position open to qualified applicants in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for supporting Channel ABA’s staffing and organizational growth by identifying, attracting, screening, and facilitating the hiring of qualified candidates. This position will work closely with leadership and other members of the operation, administrative, and clinical teams to maintain an active candidate pipeline, coordinate the recruitment process, and support timely staffing across the organization. 

In addition to recruitment responsibilities, the Talent Acquisition Specialist may assist with various components of the employee onboarding process as assigned. Specific onboarding responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs and may include communication with new hires, coordination and tracking of pre-employment requirements, onboarding documentation, orientation scheduling, and other administrative activities associated with transitioning new employees into the organization. 

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition  

• Manage recruitment efforts for assigned clinical and administrative positions, including BTs, RBTs, BCBAs, and other positions as needed. 

• Source qualified candidates through job boards, applicant tracking systems, professional networks, referrals, and other recruitment channels. 

• Review applications and resumes to identify candidates who meet position requirements. 

• Conduct initial candidate screenings and first interviews and coordinate subsequent interviews with appropriate leadership or clinical team members. 

• Maintain consistent and timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment and hiring process. 

• Coordinate interview scheduling and follow-up communication. 

• Extend employment offers as directed and facilitate the transition of accepted candidates into the onboarding process. 

• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines to support current and anticipated staffing needs. 

• Assist with recruitment initiatives designed to expand Channel ABA’s workforce and support organizational growth. 

• Maintain accurate and current candidate information within the Company's applicant tracking and recruitment systems. 

• Monitor recruiting activity and provide updates regarding candidate pipelines, open positions, hiring progress, and identified recruitment barriers. 

• Represent Channel ABA professionally and positively throughout all candidate interactions. 

Onboarding Support  

• Assist with components of the new-hire onboarding process as assigned by leadership. 

• Communicate with incoming employees regarding onboarding requirements, deadlines, and next steps. 

• Assist with coordinating and tracking required pre-employment documentation, background checks, credentialing items, training requirements, and other onboarding activities as applicable. 

• Coordinate with Human Resources, leadership, and other departments to support a timely and organized onboarding process. 

• Assist with scheduling new-hire orientation, training, meetings, or other onboarding activities as needed. 

• Maintain accurate onboarding records and communicate outstanding requirements to appropriate team members. 

• Support other recruitment and onboarding-related administrative responsibilities based on the evolving needs of the organization. 

Professional & Organizational Responsibilities  

• Maintain confidentiality of candidate, employee, client, and Company information. 

• Maintain organized, accurate, and timely recruitment and onboarding documentation. 

• Communicate professionally and effectively with candidates, employees, leadership, and external contacts. 

• Collaborate with clinical, operational, scheduling, and Human Resources team members to identify and address staffing needs. 

• Participate in meetings and provide recruitment and onboarding updates as requested. 

• Perform other duties related to recruitment, onboarding, and administrative operations as assigned. 

Qualifications:  

• Previous recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, staffing, or related experience required. 

• Experience recruiting in healthcare, behavioral health, ABA, or a related field preferred. 

• Experience with applicant tracking systems and online recruiting platforms preferred. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive relationships with candidates and team members. 

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple candidates, positions, and deadlines simultaneously. 

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through. 

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining consistent communication with leadership and team members. 

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. 

• Proficiency with common business technology, including Microsoft Office, virtual meeting platforms, and web-based systems. 

• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and staffing needs.