Kathy Dirusso (She/Her) Cpwic Email & Phone Number

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Assess, manage, and support training and organizational needs for the Jobs Program, including the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training programs that facilitate the onboarding, professional development, and continuous learning of Jobs field staff members. Provide screening and recruitment strategies to support Jobs Program staffing needs by identifying channels to increase applicant flow to assist in identifying talent for various markets looking to expand or refill… Show more Assess, manage, and support training and organizational needs for the Jobs Program, including the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training programs that facilitate the onboarding, professional development, and continuous learning of Jobs field staff members. Provide screening and recruitment strategies to support Jobs Program staffing needs by identifying channels to increase applicant flow to assist in identifying talent for various markets looking to expand or refill vacant Jobs roles. Drive programmatic growth and quality improvement goals by developing trainings with a focus on professional development, as well as improving retention rates and staff satisfaction, while decreasing attrition rates. Show less

As a member of the robust National Jobs Team, I am able to combine my employment and staffing expertise with my passion for social justice and overall love for humankind by promoting, driving and expanding the Jobs program offering sustainable employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental differences.

Miami, Fl

As the Deputy Director of Mission Impact I used my 30+ years of recruiting and identifying talent to help create a cohesive hiring strategy to continue identifying dynamic talent for our team. By building a more synergistic team we will add value and continue moving our mission of inclusion forward.

Working with the National Jobs team to support Best Buddies Jobs programs throughout the country. Furthering the mission of Best Buddies International to create integrated employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The unemployment rate for individuals with IDD is a staggering 81%. We must do better. Join the movement to foster integration and diversity in the community and reap the benefits. Find out more at… Show more Working with the National Jobs team to support Best Buddies Jobs programs throughout the country. Furthering the mission of Best Buddies International to create integrated employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The unemployment rate for individuals with IDD is a staggering 81%. We must do better. Join the movement to foster integration and diversity in the community and reap the benefits. Find out more at www.bestbuddiesjobs.org Show less

CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) since 1989, and active NAPS member (National Association of Personnel Services), tenured search consultant with over 25 years of employment experience. Earned numerous awards for sales as well as for contributions to continually improving the methodologies utilized to gain recognition for Management Search Inc., as a leader in the search industry. Focused on increasing and constantly maintaining the highest level of ethics and professionalism in recruiting… Show more CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) since 1989, and active NAPS member (National Association of Personnel Services), tenured search consultant with over 25 years of employment experience. Earned numerous awards for sales as well as for contributions to continually improving the methodologies utilized to gain recognition for Management Search Inc., as a leader in the search industry. Focused on increasing and constantly maintaining the highest level of ethics and professionalism in recruiting, MSI is the only permanent placement firm that has achieved and maintained ISO certification since 2002. Search successes span a variety of disciplines including research, engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, business development and IT. In addition to her efforts on behalf of her client companies, Kathy serves as a mentor to less experienced recruiters within the MSI organization, specifically in the area of ethics. Show less

Technical/Mfg. Search-recruited directly out of Fanning Personnel due to reputation for achieving success while maintaining the highest possible level of ethics. Shortly after being recruited to join Auburn, MA office, division was closed and position was transferred to Management Search of Rhode Island, Inc., Providence office

Initially started off in Banking placement, working mainly within the commercial and mortgage lending disciplines. Continued focusing simultaneously in a new discipline, technical placement. Found my niche and was successful enough to be recruited by a new and growing "player" in the world of professional search, MSI.

Human Resources information systems. Responsible for all input and maintenance of employee database. Distributed salary increase notifications,,,people liked to see me coming. :) I notified them of increases and made sure appropriate changes were made so that the increases showed up in their paychecks. Maintained all pertinent employee records/information. EEO/AA data, disability status, etc.