Inclusive Talent Recruiter
FORA
Fora is a nonprofit organization advancing inclusion for individuals with disabilities by building pathways to meaningful work in integrated settings, transforming lives while supporting independence and growth.
Learn more: teamfora.org
About Fora
Work changes everything. We make it happen.
Since 1996, we’ve connected individuals with disabilities to meaningful employment by partnering with organizations that expect both performance and purpose. We are a multi-region workforce model supporting operations across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Our teams are integrated into daily operations, maintaining facilities, supporting office functions,
managing mailrooms, and more.
We operate across a wide range of services, including facilities support, administrative operations, warehouses, call center services, and other essential functions.
At Fora, employment is more than a job. It’s a foundation for independence, confidence, and dignity, expanding what’s possible in the workplace and beyond, and shaping how we work every day.
Position Summary
The Inclusive Talent Recruiter plays a key role in advancing the mission of Fora by building and maintaining a pipeline of qualified candidates, with a focus on individuals with disabilities and veterans. Recruit and screen individuals for potential placement into meaningful, competitive employment opportunities. This role partners with candidates, referral sources, employers, and internal teams to ensure successful job matching, long-term retention, and increased independence for the individuals we serve.
This role supports regional hiring needs by sourcing, screening, and preparing candidates for successful placement within existing Fora’s contracts and direct placement opportunities.
Essential Responsibilities
(Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)
- Recruit, screen, and assess individuals with disabilities to determine skills, interests, and employment readiness.
- Match qualified candidates to job opportunities across Fora’s contracts and direct placement opportunities.
- Coordinate candidate referrals, intake processes, and onboarding in alignment with Fora’s service delivery model.
- Track recruitment activity, job placements, and outcomes to meet program goals and contract requirements.
- Participate in community outreach, job fairs, and networking events to expand candidate pipelines and employer partnerships.
- Combination of office-based work and community engagement across Fora’s service areas (e.g., Long Island, NYC, Albany and NJ and surrounding regions).
- Regular travel to employer sites and program locations required.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to our mission to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Resources, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- 2- 4 years of experience in recruiting, workforce development, or vocational services.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple pipelines across regions.
- Knowledge of inclusive hiring practices and workplace accommodations.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking systems.
Requirements
- This is a hybrid role with flexibility required based on organizational and workforce needs.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
- Travel to work locations in all regions is required as needed.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
throughout the application process and throughout employment.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential
job functions, or access employment benefits, please contact the Vocational Services or Human
Resources Departments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fora is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and
respect.
Fora provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,
religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity or expression,
sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital
status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.