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REM Iowa, a partner of The MENTOR Network, provides services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex challenges.

Mentor Recruitment Associate

POSITION: Mentor Recruiter

The Mentor Recruiter works independently to build and enhance an active network of

qualified Mentors (adult foster families) for individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities,brain injuries or mental illiness. The Mentor Recruiter conducts home study evaluations, including psychosocial assessments. Using strategic recruitment and selection initiatives that follows Company/licensing guidelines to attract potential Mentors. This position measures success of campaign effectiveness, creating and designing new campaigns as needed to continuously attract new Mentors.

LOCATION:

This position will ideally be located in Council Bluffs but could also be located in one of the

designated region offices. This position will require routine travel within the designated region.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES: Review applications, medical examinations and references; conduct evaluations and

assessments Support prospects (potential Mentors) throughout certification process, providing guidance and managing timelines

Develop and coordinate targeted marketing including advertising and hosting information

Represent the company at community events, promotional presentations, and other events to recruit Mentors Create and design new campaigns as needed to continuously attract new Mentors; measure success of campaign effectiveness

Implement and full leverage recruiting and retention tracking tools and strategies

Develops and maintains professional alliances and relationships that will serve to help

recruiting efforts

Performs other duties and activities as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in human services, marketing or business preferred

• Three years related experience

• Demonstrated success in a recruiting, sales or marketing role

• Ability to effectively establish rapport with potential Mentors

• Strong follow through to expedite certification process

• A competitive spirit, a goal-oriented nature, and an ability to inspire people

• Flexible schedule to support business needs

• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

The MENTOR Network is a national network of local health and human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services. At The MENTOR Network, our core values—Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Growth—and the behaviors that define them, guide how we interact with each other and how we approach our work. As an organization of people serving people in 37 states, you’ll have opportunities from coast to coast.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

The Mentor Network is pleased to be an equal employment employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities