Cottonwood Industries Recruiting Manager (65653)

COTTONWOOD INC•Lawrence, KS

1d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
Four-year college degree in rehabilitation, human services, or behavioral sciences
3 - 5 years of experience
Experience working with individuals with disabilities

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with area non-profits preferred

Responsibilities

Work with Cottonwood management to develop scope of work documents and plans.
Serve as an additional point of contact with AbilityOne, 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 AbilityOne program requirements.
Assist in identifying internal and external resources and in budget development.
Actively recruit participants to work on AbilityOne contracts and design outreach materials.
Work with potential participants to obtain and update medical documentation to certify eligibility for the AbilityOne program.
Complete AbilityOne 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.