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Foster Placement Specialist
Location:
Knoxville, TN
Description:
JOB SUMMARY: Assist with recruitment, training, and retention of foster volunteers, match animals in need of foster to appropriate homes, maintain accurate and timely records, assist with placement of animals into rescue organizations approved by Young-Williams Animal Center. INTRODUCTION: Young-Williams is looking for a knowledgeable, friendly, adaptable, animal-loving people-person to work in our placement (foster/rescue) department. If the following describes you, we want you to apply! You are a super communicator who can consistently identify and relay important information that needs to be shared You are comfortable using the usual computer programs (Word, Excel, etc), and are a quick learner of new software, like our shelter database, PetPoint You are a patient and supportive mentor to our foster parents who connect with you and trust you You love working with others and your co-workers can't stand the thought of working on a day you aren't there You're open to new ideas, comfortable with change, and endlessly optimistic You can follow directions but aren't afraid to ask for help when you are out of your comfort zone You excel at finding creative solutions that make everyone happy, even in challenging or delicate situations ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDE: Animal Care: Coordinate the placement of animals in need into appropriate foster homes Report the need of veterinary intervention of sick or injured animals Movement and set up of animals to adoptions after return from foster care Vaccinate, weigh, deworm and provide other treatments as directed by medical staff Administrative and Foster Support: Ensure that records are entered and maintained accurately and in a timely manner Provide training to new foster volunteers Schedule and coordinate foster appointments for medical, spay/neuter, and animals returning for adoption Provide friendly and helpful instruction to foster volunteers on how to address common medical and behavior concerns Prepare and provide animal care and/or supplies for foster volunteers Rescue: Assist Placement Manager networking with rescue groups including e-mail correspondence and in-person evaluation of YWAC animals needing rescue placement Maintaining accurate, timely records of animals going to rescue Requirements POSITION SPECIFICATIONS: Required High school diploma or equivalent Professional or volunteer animal care experience Minimum 2 years customer service experience Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy workplace environment Computer skills (Microsoft Office, scheduling software, data entry) WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoors in a high-noise air-conditioned/heated building, outdoors at shelter, or on location for various activities Equipment use includes: PC, printer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, and cleaning equipment and supplies Work hours - work hours may vary and include evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required Regular exposure to animals and their bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, bites, and scratches Heavy lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds with assistance Regular upright movement, such as standing or walking Working independently, with minimal supervision Working in this field requires the development of self-care skills to combat compassion fatigue This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship. AAP/EEO STATEMENT Young Williams Animal Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetic information. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required . This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Company:
Young Williams Animal Center
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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