Foster Family

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:  Foster Coordinator Volunteer

Reports to:  Adoptions Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for interacting with foster families regarding animals within their care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow shelter procedures.
  • Recruit, train, and serve as primary contact for foster volunteers.
  • Facilitate movement of shelter animals into foster care.
  • Assure that all foster volunteers receive the necessary training and support to perform their foster care responsibilities.
  • Serve as main contact for all foster homes. Manage placement and care of all foster animals.  Coordinates movement of shelter animals into foster care.
  • Ensure that all foster animals have clear, appropriate photos before entering into the foster program.
  • Monitor health and behavior of animals in foster care.  Report and record in PetKey any important findings/issues to shelter management.
  • Coordinate booster vaccine, recheck and drop off times with foster volunteers.
  • Coordinate with Shelter Veterinarian to ensure that animals with more advanced medical checks/treatments are performed in a timely manner.
  • Counsel/demonstrate the management or solution for basic behavioral issues (with a focus on positive reinforcement techniques).  Consult with Shelter Enrichment Coordinator for a treatment plan for these issues.
  • Follow up with long term fosters regularly to ensure their satisfaction and compliance with our foster programs and services.
  • Uphold the shelter’s value and mission statement during all interactions with the public.
  • Ensure all foster locations and foster volunteer information is accurate in PetKey.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, and attend and/or assist in organizing special events pertinent to any foster programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must have excelling organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Ability to remain pleasant and calm even in stressful situations.
  • Knowledge of domestic animals including breeds, behavior, appropriate care and housing, common health problems and disease symptoms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • This is an off-site position.
  • Emotional Demands include:
    • Euthanasia.
    • Animal Abuse.
    • Animal neglect.

Required Commitment

20 hours per month with a 6-month minimum commitment.

Contact Rosscohumanesociety@gmail.com to apply.


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