About FirstSteps The FirstSteps Team is inspired by the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. To that end, our mission is twofold: to provide the best evidence-based, behavior analytic treatment to our children diagnosed with autism and related learning differences, and to offer a positive, collaborative, and dynamic work experience for our team. We are steadfastly committed to ongoing training and mentorship of our employees, always motivated to support the next generation of clinical leaders in our field and at FirstSteps.

Our greatest reward is witnessing the rapid and joyful learning of our little ones and knowing that together, we are creating more happy days for the kids and families we serve.

About The Role

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a critical role in building a high-performing clinical team that directly supports the children and families we serve. Reporting to the Director of People Purpose, you will own full-cycle recruitment for assigned regions, ensuring we attract, hire, and retain top talent to meet both current and future organizational needs. This role is ideal for someone who is strategic, relationship-driven, and energized by high-volume recruiting in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll partner closely with cross-functional leaders to align hiring with operational needs while continuously improving the candidate experience. This is a full-time, in-office position (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with occasional overtime as needed. Work Location: This is an in-office role supporting multiple locations.

, West Covina, Downey, and Alhambra) to support recruiting needs across regions.

Compensation

: $26–$32/hour, based on experience Additional Incentive: This role may be eligible for a performance-based bonus plan tied to hiring outcomes and key recruiting metrics.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Hiring Own full-cycle recruitment for assigned regions, from sourcing through offer acceptance Proactively source top talent through a mix of in-person and digital recruiting strategies Conduct structured interviews and assess candidates for both skill and cultural alignment Partner with Client Growth and Services Planning to ensure timely staffing of active cases and new client onboarding Represent FirstSteps at job fairs, community events, and recruiting initiatives Sourcing Strategy Process Improvement Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates Continuously refine recruiting processes to improve efficiency and candidate experience Plan and execute hiring events, campaigns, and outreach initiatives Drive and promote the Employee Referral Program to increase internal candidate pipelines Data Performance Tracking Track and analyze key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, retention trends) Use data to inform strategy, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement Partner with leadership to align hiring performance with business goals What Success Looks Like Consistently meeting or exceeding monthly hiring goals across assigned regions Building strong,

Talent Acquisition Specialist | Mid-Cities Region