Recruiter

Recruiter – Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recruitment

Location: Dumfries, VA (Onsite)

Join Beacon Specialized Living Services
Beacon is a nationally recognized behavioral health organization providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Severe Mental Illness (SMI), Autism, and individuals with high-acuity behavioral needs. We are committed to building exceptional teams that deliver compassionate, person-centered care in every community we serve.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team in our Dumfries, Virginia office. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about connecting mission-driven professionals with meaningful careers.

Position Summary
The Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, and hiring qualified Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and other critical positions that support Beacon's residential group homes. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our homes are staffed with compassionate, dependable professionals who provide exceptional care to the individuals we serve.

The ideal candidate has experience managing high-volume recruitment, building strong talent pipelines, partnering with operational leaders, and delivering an outstanding candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

Primary Responsibilities
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and other assigned positions.
• Source qualified candidates using job boards, social media, community partnerships, employee referrals, career fairs, and other recruiting channels.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone and virtual interviews, and coordinate hiring manager interviews.
• Extend employment offers and guide candidates through the pre-employment and onboarding process.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines to support ongoing hiring needs for residential group homes.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and adjust sourcing strategies to meet hiring goals.
• Ensure recruiting practices remain compliant with applicable employment laws, Joint Commission standards, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Represent Beacon professionally at hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach activities.
• Promote Beacon's mission, culture, and employment brand to prospective candidates.

Required Qualifications
• 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within healthcare, behavioral health, human services, or a high-volume recruiting environment.
• Experience recruiting for frontline healthcare or caregiving positions is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Prior experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is strongly preferred, with experience in Dayforce or iCIMS highly desirable.
• Experience with employment law and behavioral-based interviewing techniques preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must be authorized to work within Beacon Specialized Living Services programs.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Skills & Abilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and customer service abilities.
• Experience managing multiple open requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong computer proficiency across multiple software applications.
• Ability to create professional recruiting and employee communication materials.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to recruiting challenges.

Schedule
This is a full-time, onsite position based in Dumfries, Virginia.
Hours:
• Monday–Friday
• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to support hiring events, recruitment initiatives, or business needs.

Why Join Beacon?
At Beacon, our employees make a meaningful difference every day. As a Recruiter, you'll play a critical role in building the teams that provide life-changing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, severe mental illness, and complex behavioral needs.
If you're passionate about recruiting, thrive in a high-volume environment, and want your work to have a direct impact on the quality of care our residents receive, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing Talent Acquisition team.