Industries Recruiting Manager

Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of Production Associates at Cottonwood Industries, ensuring compliance with Ability One guidelines for individuals with severe mental health or medical disabilities.

• Work with Cottonwood management to develop scope of work documents and plans.
• Serve as an additional point of contact with Ability One, Source America, and Cottonwood staff regarding requirements.
• Perform, schedule, train, review, and monitor work to ensure progress is within expected guidelines and completed on time.
• Mentor and provide support to other team members.
• Organize and conduct Production Associate team meetings. (includes training and all policy updates).
• Identify roles of ancillary team members and any training requirements needed to meet Ability One program requirements.
• Assist in identifying internal and external resources and in budget development.
• Actively recruit participants to work on Ability One contracts and design outreach materials.
• Work with potential participants to obtain and update medical documentation to certify eligibility for the Ability One program.
• Complete Ability One required forms (DQD,PEI,QEM) for all participants and maintain documentation as per regulations.
• Serve as a case manager for Production Associates, addressing barriers and accommodations to work.
• Promote area-wide relationships for recruitment and promotion of Cottonwood Industries.
• Point of contact for all Cottonwood mandatory training and completion of required documentation.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Strong collaboration, facilitation, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Ability to give clear and consistent support to team members and participants
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and Internet software
• Strong writing proficiency and oral presentation skills
• Ability to develop, lead, motivate, and instruct participants served under this program
• Knowledge of supported employment practices, training, and supports for people with disabilities
• Knowledge of supporting and training people with mental illness
• Ability to work independently, lead, motivate, train, problem solve, and instruct

• Constantly required to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery
• Frequently remains in a stationary position
• Occasionally moves about inside an office

The work environment is primarily an indoor professional office setting with limited exposure to moderate noise levels. The role may require occasional travel within the community for networking and recruitment purposes.

The role does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but provides team leadership, functional authority, and oversight for Production Associates.

• Four-year college degree in rehabilitation, human services, or behavioral sciences
• 3 - 5 years of experience
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Familiarity with area non-profits preferred