Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator

Overview

Remote Position-Candidate setting is remote; however, must live within the Greater Newport, RI area.

About Global Connections to Employment

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners - as well as federal, state and local governments - GCE is one of the country's largest private employers of persons with disabilities. Learn more at GCE.org.

Overview

The Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator (ROC) is responsible for sourcing and screening persons with disabilities for all open AbilityOne positions in each line of business at all GCE contract sites. Primary duties include exercise of discretion in identifying targeted applicants who would meet the criteria for, and benefit from, AbilityOne employment. Independent judgment in deciding whether or not to add specific partners to the referral network is also paramount. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to network and collaborate with others internal and external to the organization.

This position exists to advance the mission of "helping people throughout life's journey."

Role Requirements

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education & Experience Requirement:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, business administration, or economics and one year of experience working with persons with disabilities;
• OR Master's Degree in applicable field as noted above and six months of experience working with persons with disabilities;
• OR Associate's Degree or Bachelor's or Master's in an unrelated field and two years of experience working with persons with disabilities;
• OR four years' experience working with persons with disabilities.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have experience in employment outreach and/or recruiting activities.
• Previous knowledge and experience with the AbilityOne Program and/or in a community-based vocational services setting is preferred.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel by car, rail and/or air may be required, domestically and internationally. The percentage of time traveling will vary widely based on the circumstances.

Location:

• Remote Position-Candidate setting is remote; however, living location in the greater Newport, RI area.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Vision requirements include close and classroom vision, and:

• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Must have the ability to focus on details and resist distractions.
• Long periods of sitting, standing, and/or walking may be required.
• Must be able to lift and carry 20 lbs.

The physical demands, mental demands, and environmental factors described here are representative of those a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is $23.2673-$26.8308.

To Apply:

Interested applicants please visit our Career Center @ https://gce.org/work-for-gce/overview/ and complete our on-line applications. Our toll-free number is (866) 236-3981.

GCE is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED