Recruiting Specialist (ABA Therapy - US Healthcare) - EST Hours | Remote

ISTA Personnel Solutions is a dynamic and fast-growing BPO company . We are not a recruitment agency. We operate as a dedicated extension of our clients’ teams, providing high-quality operational support to U.S.-based businesses.

We are currently seeking a experienced Recruiter to join our team and support a leading U.S.-based ABA therapy services provider. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, screening, interviewing, and supporting the recruitment of qualified healthcare professionals, with a strong focus on ABA Therapists, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Behavior Technicians (BTs), Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and other ABA professionals.
PLEASE NOTE:

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Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM South African time – subject to daylight savings.

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Public Holidays: This role requires working on both South African and U.S. public holidays (compensation for SA public holidays in accordance with the BCEA).

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Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and wired Ethernet capability is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.

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Power Backup: Reliable backup required to manage load shedding or outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.

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Work Environment: Fully remote.

Job Responsibilities:

- Manage the recruitment process from candidate sourcing through to successful placement and onboarding of ABA professionals.

- Identify and attract suitable candidates through Indeed, job boards, recruitment platforms and proactive sourcing methods .

- Review CVs and applications to determine whether candidates meet the relevant ABA, healthcare and RBT-related requirements .

- Conduct initial telephone screenings and interviews to assess candidates' experience, qualifications and suitability for ABA-related positions.

- Evaluate candidates' exposure to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ABA therapy and behavioral healthcare environments .

- Arrange and coordinate interviews between shortlisted candidates and clinical leadership, ensuring a smooth and professional candidate experience.

- Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, including follow-ups, interview preparation, updates and next steps .

- Keep candidate information, recruitment stages and communication records accurately updated within the relevant ATS and recruitment systems .

- Monitor recruitment activity, candidate pipelines and hiring progress to ensure staffing requirements and recruitment deadlines are consistently met.

- Use recruitment productivity tools such as TextExpander to improve the efficiency and consistency of candidate communication.

- Assist with the onboarding and integration of successful hires , working closely with operations and clinical teams to ensure all requirements are completed.

- Collaborate with relevant teams and systems, including CentralReach , to support the onboarding and readiness of newly hired ABA professionals.

- Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline of qualified ABA professionals to support current and future staffing needs.

- Ensure candidate records are accurate and provide timely recruitment updates to internal stakeholders.

- Deliver a professional, warm and positive candidate experience while representing the client throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements
Required Soft Skills:

- Fluent and professional English communication.

- Patient, friendly and professional phone demeanour.

- Energetic and personable – you’ll be a key point of contact for candidates.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Ability to manage multiple candidates and recruitment processes simultaneously.

- Strong follow-up skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills:

- Strong computer literacy and confidence working with online recruitment platforms.