Employer Liaison

Company: PathWays of the River Valley
Location: Claremont
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Do you enjoy the challenge of finding the right person for the right job at the right time? Are especially skilled at supervising employees who work varying schedules? Are you very organized and adept at problem-solving? Our Individualized Services department supports children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families to be actively engaged - with the Employer Liasion's assistance - in supervising the employees that work with them on a daily basis. The liaison facilitates recruitment and hiring, coordinates required training for employees, works through performance management dilemmas as well as appropriate manager training for families.Specific responsibilities include:

• Maintains regular contact with families, individuals, and others who support them. Maintains adequate and appropriate documentation of these contacts. Maintains required data and individual records in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with agency policy and all state regulations.
• Works with individuals and families to attract applicants by writing and placing job advertisements and building applicant resources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, social media sites; provides organization information, opportunities, and benefits; makes presentations as requested.
• Evaluates applicant qualifications based on job requirements, conducts prescreening interviews, and recommends candidates to individuals/families, helping to coordinate scheduling interviews
• Supports individual/family to complete reference checks for potential employees.
• Coordinates with human resources to complete background check screening process and onboarding for all new hires
• Serves as supervisor to Mentors hired to work with individuals and families which includes timecard approval, mileage processing, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, coaching, etc.
• Provides individuals and families with education, training, and ongoing support needed to fulfill their role as employee managersQualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred. 1+ years of similar experience required. Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • Proven relationship-building skills; strong communication skills - verbal, written, and interpersonal - required.
  • Proven experience with recordkeeping and process management. Excellent organizational skills are a must.
  • Problem-solver and creative thinker required.
  • Ability to travel regionally for job fairs, professional meetings, interviews and maintain a flexible work schedule required to meet agency needs.
  • Basic knowledge of various employment laws and practices necessary.
  • Flexibility and the ability to multi-task are a must.
  • Intermediate skills with MS Office required. Ability to adapt to new software and systems is a must.
  • Valid driver's license, proof of valid personal auto insurance, and access to reliable transportation required.
  • Must successfully complete various background checks per state and federal regulations
  • Must pass TB Test or provide documentation of a satisfactory TB Test taken in the last six months per state regulations.
  • All new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their first day of work. PI177481014

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