Offsite Placement Specialist

Description

Full Time (40 hours) M-F schedule

$16.83/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, SIMPLE IRA

MUST have a valid driver license - this role will drive fleet vehicles

MUST be comfortable with veterinarian-directed euthanasia

Prefer 1 year Animal Handling

Prefer 1 year of experience administering vaccinations to animals

General

The Offsite Placement Specialist works under the direction of the Foster & Transfer Program Manager in conjunction with the EAC Manager to manage the flow of animals between the Taft Shelter and the Everyday Adoption Center (EAC) in Westminster, CO within Animal Friends Alliance’s programs. Duties include evaluating incoming animals to determine if they are a good fit for offsite adoption at the EAC, completing requests to assist with shelter space, and participating in transportation of eligible animals to their offsite locations, including the EAC in Westminster. The Offsite Placement Specialist is responsible for assisting with transfer intake exams and facilitating intakes of animals into the shelter for adoptions at Animal Friends Alliance’s EAC under the guidance of the Foster and Transfer Program Manager.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shares responsibility of being on-call for foster emergencies with the Foster & Transfer Program Manager, is an active member of the on-call rotation.
• Receives, examines and vaccinates animals upon intake. Administers medicines, conducts health exams and administers first-aid when necessary.
• Accurately prepares manifests and offsite adoption paperwork for animals determined to be good candidates for an offsite location.
• Handles animals and makes determinations regarding their disposition.
• Cleans kennels, feeds animals and performs related housekeeping duties upon arrival to the EAC and as needed at the Taft campus.
• Makes decisions with the Foster and Transfer Program Manager in regards to animals needing transport to the Everyday Adoption Center.
• Communicates professionally with transfer partners alongside the Foster and Transfer Program Manager. Communications may be via Facebook, email or phone.
• Performs euthanasia under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Ensures foster & transfer office and transport vehicle remain PACFA compliant at all times.
• Maintains knowledge of incoming and onsite animal populations at Taft, with a focus on which animals will be candidates for the EAC
• Communicates with the EAC Manager in regards to onsite needs, both animals and supplies.
• Safely transports animals, and supplies under PACFA guidelines to and from the EAC as necessary using a company vehicle.
• Attends annual volunteer appreciation events.

Other Duties:

• Completes appropriate cleaning for disease control in foster & transfer office as well as personal workspace. Keeps foster & transfer office stocked and organized at all times.
• Attends quarterly department meetings as assigned, including rounds meetings and one-on-one meetings with direct supervisor.
• Attends quarterly staff meetings with the full Animal Friends Alliance team.

Organization Wide Duties:

• Treats animals humanely, with compassion and concern, both on and off the job, and conveys these values to others, in word and action.
• Represents Animal Friends Alliance in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Provides quality service to customers, volunteers, and staff, recognizing their individual contributions to Animal Friends Alliance. Monitors, supports, motivates and champions volunteers and their work.
• Solicits monetary and in-kind donations by raising awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
• Follows all safety rules to ensure a safe work environment at all times. Takes immediate action to address any safety concerns or noncompliance issues that could put an animal, employee, volunteer, visitor, or the organization at risk.
• Learns basic duties of other departments, and supports other departments and staff.
• Monitors, supports, motivates and accredits volunteers and their work.
• Understands and operates by Animal Friends Alliance’s core values.
• Regular and timely presence onsite.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in an animal shelter and office setting
• Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases and cleaning chemicals
• Unusual Demands:
• Work is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Employee is subject to work weekends, holidays and beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Education

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: College diploma.

Experience:

• Required: One year working with dogs & cats as a volunteer or professional.
• Preferred: Two years working with dogs & cats in a medical and care capacity.

Miscellaneous

• Valid Driver’s License: Required
• Sincere interest in Animal Friends Alliance’s mission & vision

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of animal breed, behavior, handling and care.
• Basic technical procedures used in giving subcutaneous injections and medicating animals.
• Knowledge of shelter software is a plus.
• Knowledge of cat and dog breeds, behavior, handling and care.
• Knowledge of Google Suite, including Gmail and Google Drive.

Skills:

• Effective verbal and interpersonal skills for in-person, written and telephone communication, for interaction with the public and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong animal handling skills.
• High level of professionalism.
• Emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity.
• Basic computer skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Abilities:

• Able to direct a variety of volunteers.
• Able to work with animals.
• Able to properly administer vaccinations, medications, treatments and perform health exams.
• Able to prioritize duties and perform multiple tasks.
• Able to work with disinfectants and cleaning supplies.
• Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Able to learn, retain and communicate a wide variety of information.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Able to plan, schedule and organize multiple priorities and a high volume of work.

Physical, Sensory and Mental Requirements

Physical

Frequent

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, reach above head, and push/pull objects.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Exposure to hazards: Biologic, chemical, noise, and sharp instruments.
• Exposure to marked changes in temperature.
• Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases and cleaning chemicals
• Potential for exposure to dangerous and fractious animals
• Potential exposure to high noise levels when in the kennel area or when around animals
• Potential for animal bites and scratches while handling animals.

Occasional

• Write legibly
• Use microwave
• Operate standard pedals in a company vehicle
• Climb

Sensory Requirements:

Required

• Can hear normal tones
• Can hear soft tones
• Eyesight - Normal/corrected to 20/40
• Eyesight - Close eye work
• Eyesight - Color recognition

Important

• Can distinguish smells
• Can distinguish temperatures by touch/proximity
• Not applicable
• Can distinguish tastes

Mental Requirements:

Required

• Ability to read, speak and write English
• Ability to control emotions
• Ability to cultivate and project a positive attitude in the work setting, and when representing Animal Friends Alliance in public.
• Ability to work with controlled substances
• Ability to handle stress

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.