Recruitment Specialist - ABA Therapy

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 looking for a Recruiter Specialist to join the team of a growing U.S.-based ABA Therapy company operating across multiple states, with plans for further expansion.

As a Recruiter Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the recruitment process from initial candidate engagement through to hiring. You’ll primarily recruit Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) , with the opportunity to eventually expand into recruiting Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) .

This role is ideal for someone who is confident on the phone, naturally personable, and able to quickly build rapport while assessing whether a candidate is the right fit.

PLEASE NOTE

• Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:30 AM South African time – subject to daylight savings.
• 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).
• 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.
• Power Backup: Reliable backup required to manage load shedding or outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.
• Work Environment: Fully remote.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain recruitment advertisements, primarily through Indeed.
• Review incoming applications and resumes to identify suitable candidates.
• Contact candidates by phone to discuss opportunities and assess their suitability.
• Conduct candidate interviews and evaluate candidates against role requirements.
• Build strong rapport with candidates and create a positive candidate experience.
• Identify qualified candidates and progress successful applicants through the hiring process.
• Use strong judgment and emotional intelligence to quickly understand candidates and assess their fit.
• Follow established recruitment guidelines and processes while bringing your own personality and approach to candidate interactions.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment information.
• Work closely with the client’s leadership team throughout the recruitment process.
• Recruit RBTs initially, with the potential to take on BCBA recruitment as the business grows.

Industry Experience

• ABA experience is a plus, but not essential.
• Previous experience as a Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
• Psychology background might also be advantageous.

Soft Skills (Essential)

• Excellent English communication and fluency.
• High emotional intelligence and strong intuition.
• Friendly, patient, and empathetic personality.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to move quickly when needed.
• Able to quickly read and understand different personalities.
• Able to follow processes and guidelines while still having a natural, conversational approach.

Technical Skills

• Good general computer literacy.
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and digital platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Experience with ATS or recruitment platforms is advantageous.
• No advanced Excel skills required.

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.