Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
Program area includes Whittier, Pico Rivera, Montebello, and surrounding areas.
Annual Salary: $58,240 (overtime eligible)
Full-Time position
Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Mentor Recruiter with California MENTOR Family Home Agency, each day the connections you make and the compassion you bring make a difference in the lives of our participants.
This is a unique program that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live with host-home providers, who we call "Mentors." As a Mentor Recruiter, you would attend community events, host information sessions about the program, and promote the services in order to source and certify new host-home providers, AKA "Mentors," in the East Los Angeles area.
Bring your creative ideas and your passion for success; we’ll train you on the rest. We’re the leader across California in matching adults with developmental disabilities with amazing families who want to make a difference.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and coordinate targeted marketing including advertising and hosting information sessions.
- Represent the company at community events, promotional presentations, and other events to recruit Mentors.
- Support applicants throughout certification process, providing guidance and managing timelines.
- Review applications, medical examinations, and references. Conduct evaluations and assessments.
- Create and design new campaigns as needed to continuously attract new Mentors; measure success of campaign effectiveness.
- Implement and fully leverage recruiting and retention tracking tools and strategies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma - minimum requirement. Bachelor’s degree preferred, but will consider some college and prior related work experience.
- Experience: At least one year in a professional role related to successful sales, marketing or recruitment required.
- Availability: Position primarily works Mon-Fri during the daytime, however some flexibility to work in the evenings or on weekends to attend events or meet with potential Mentors is necessary.
- Valid CA driver license; also must have at least one year of driver license history (in any US state).
- Access to a reliable vehicle with proof of valid registration and CA insurance.
- Must pass background investigation that includes FBI/DOJ fingerprint check, DMV driver history, references, and general physical/TB test.
What we are looking for in our next Mentor Recruiter:
- Some knowledge of Human Services field, Medical field, Human Development, or intellectual and developmental disabilities is HIGHLY PREFERRED; we will consider candidates who have a passion for serving this population and are willing to learn.
- Ability to effectively establish rapport with professionalism, and strong follow through to expedite certification process.
- A competitive spirit, a goal-oriented nature, and an ability to inspire people.
Why Join Us?
- Full-time position (40 hours/week).
- Full compensation/benefits package including health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and a LOT more!
- Generous Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- On-Demand Pay - get paid for the days you work without waiting for payday! All employees have the option to access their pay as soon as they earn it through their employee app - no fees and super easy!
- Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.