Foster Care Assistant

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton (HSGD) is proud to be a no-kill organization that has been serving the animals and people of the Miami Valley since 1902. To put that into perspective, we were committed to the animals in our community before the Wright Brothers invented flight! Our mission is to build a community in which all animals are valued and free from suffering, and life is enhanced through relationships with pets.

Responsibilities:

• Sending booster, surgery, and event reminders to foster caregivers
• Discussing and preparing supplies required by foster homes
• Preparing cages in advance in foster holding with appropriate cage cards
• Cleaning and feeding animals in foster care when necessary
• Maintaining stock and tidiness in foster holding
• Preparing supplies in advance, such as food and litter
• Preparing cage cards and charts prior to surgery and ensuring they are ready for vet staff
• Setting up cages for fosters coming back to the shelter
• Assisting with restraining animals for vaccines or blood draws
• Inputting vaccine information into ShelterLuv after booster appointments
• Assisting in transports from other shelters (transport team member)
• Other responsibilities as directed by volunteer/foster supervisor

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of HSGD policies and procedures
• Interact with coworkers and volunteers in an efficient and courteous manner to ensure a cooperative team environment amongst all departments
• Responsible for keeping relevant work areas clean and organized
• Must provide a high level of customer service at all times, even under stressful conditions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy workplace environment.
• Ability to think clearly, act quickly and utilize sound judgement in a variety of situations.
• Ability to handle animals safely and with patience, gentleness and compassion

Minimum Position Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent public relations skills. Ability to form and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent verbal, written and observational skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• -Professional in appearance and behavior.
• -Must be a goal-oriented self-starter.
• -Confident computer skills including experience with Google Apps, Microsoft Word, Excel, social media, databases, internet navigation, and research.
• -Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving and criminal abstract.

Certifications & Training Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Confident computer skills including experience with Google Apps, Microsoft Word, Excel, social media, databases, internet navigation, and research.

Physical Demands:

The majority of this position involves desk and computer work but could also involve circumstances that require standing for long periods of time. Some lifting is required – generally should be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Animal handling is required- generally should be comfortable around all types of domestic animals. Must be able to work at a fast and efficient pace